Senior Legal Counsel

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Company Description With eight design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects. Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love, is what drives us. At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact. Job Description Hassell, a leading global design practice, is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our in-house team and provide expert legal support across the Hassell group. Working closely with our Company Secretary / General Counsel, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience across a diverse range of legal, commercial and project-related matters within a collaborative and supportive environment. This opportunity will suit a lawyer with 4-6 years’ PQE experience, ideally gained at a well-regarded Australian law firm, with experience working in construction, consultancy or built environment sectors and matters. This is a hybrid role, you can work from our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office locations. About the role As Senior Legal Counsel, you will support the business on a wide range of matters, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating key agreements, including: consultancy and sub-consultancy agreements confidentiality agreements and NDAs project contracts and service agreements deeds of novation certificates joint venture agreements premises lease agreements supplier agreements You will also: Support and mentor a team member provide legal research and advice on a range of issues across Australian and international operations identify and report legal risks in a timely and practical way maintain records of material agreements advise on legal developments and their impact on the business support project teams with legal advice on claims, disputes and debt recovery assist with a variety of broader legal and commercial matters as required Qualifications About you You will bring: Qualified lawyer with a current Australian Legal Practice Certificate 4-6 years’ PQE Experience gained in a well-regarded Australian law firm is strongly preferred, ideally with exposure to front-end construction matters. Strong front‑end construction or infrastructure familiarity, with experience advising clients across engineering or build environments and projects. Experience advising clients in the construction, infrastructure, engineering or built environment sectors will be highly regarded Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders Proactive, collaborative and able to manage competing priorities effectively Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to risk Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality and professional integrity Why join Hassell? Hassell is an international design practice known for creating places people love. Our work spans architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design and strategic design across Australia, Asia, the UK and the US. Joining Hassell means being part of a creative, globally connected business where you can: make a meaningful move in-house gain exposure to a broad range of legal and commercial matters work closely with experienced leaders contribute to projects and partnerships that shape the built environment build your career in a collaborative, values-led organisation If you are looking for a role where you can apply your legal expertise in a commercially focused, in-house environment, we would love to hear from you. Additional Information Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being: 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility Inter-studio transfer opportunities Wellbeing benefits Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. Study assistance. Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected. Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people. Apply Now We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them. Submit your CV. Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.