Legal Counsel

Lawmee is a tech-enabled marketplace used by 250+ law firms and companies, providing lawyers with direct access to secondment and interim opportunities. The marketplace includes opportunities with ASX-listed companies, multinationals, GTEs, private businesses, and law firms.
About the role:
Lawmee is working with a leading manufacturing company to secure an experienced Corporate / Commercial / Construction Lawyer on a contracting basis.
Commencing as soon as possible, the engagement is expected to run for 6 to 12 months, with the potential to extend or transition into a permanent position. Although full-time availability is preferred, a 4-day a week arrangement will be considered for the right lawyer.
This role offers the chance to work closely with key stakeholders across the business, providing practical legal advice on a broad range of commercial and construction-related matters within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Some of your key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of construction, commercial and consumer contracts.Advising on contract management, commercial risk, compliance and corporate governance matters.Supporting EPCM projects, corporate transactions and strategic business initiatives, including M&A activity.Providing strategic and day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and key internal stakeholders.Contributing to legal training, investigations, company secretarial activities and broader risk management initiatives.Delivering practical legal support across a wide range of operational, commercial and strategic matters.
Who we are looking for:
We would like to hear from lawyers with 8+ years’ PAE, ideally gained in leading national or international firms or within well-regarded in-house teams. Experience across construction, commercial and corporate matters will be highly regarded. This role requires an experienced lawyer capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Are you interested in learning more?
Apply now or reach out to learn more about this opportunity and other roles available through the Lawmee marketplace.
Tom O’BrienHead of Secondmentsm: 0458 413 456e: tom.obrien@lawmee.comw: www.lawmee.com
Why are lawyers using Lawmee’s secondments marketplace?
Choose the work you want, when you want it – get ‘matched’ with opportunities as they become available, and choose whether to apply.
Flexibility – hybrid working options, including WFH and the flexibility to choose the hours you work.
Get paid for every hour worked – including overtime.
Full support from our team – we’re based locally in Australia (with administration, timesheets, payroll, and superannuation all handled for you).
Thank you for your support as we embark on the journey to reshape legal secondments.