The Icon Group is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a respected legal team supporting Icon, Minicon & Barpa. Why Icon? With a workforce of nearly 800 employees and with projects across Australia and New Zealand Icon is a large, diversified construction business, and supported by our parent company Kajima Corporation. With over 80 projects ranging in size from $5m to $800m and annual revenues in excess of $1.7b, we have the industry’s greatest breadth of sector capability delivering projects of any size, any scale, anywhere. At Icon, our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would not be the successful business that we are today. The Icon Group is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a respected, hard-working and fun legal team to support Icon, Minicon & Barpa. Responsibilities: Provide legal advice that is relevant, pragmatic and of a high standard technically. Understand and support the business’ risk appetite and its objectives. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate in a clear, proactive, and accessible way. Drive compliance with internal approval processes during the tender and handover phase and proactively minimize risk exposure on projects. Ensure compliance with Icon HSE policies and actively participate in corporate governance and policy development as required. Support, promote and advise in relation to Group-wide policies and procedures. Work with other team members to provide training across the Icon Group on issues relevant to the business. Effectively manage external legal advisors. Requirements: Currently admitted to practice in Australia with 8 – 10 years PQE. Knowledge of construction law with in-house exposure to the construction industry Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A positive team player who enjoys working in flat structure. Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. Benefits and perks: Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Competitive Salary and excellent working environment Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme Collaborative and values-based workplace culture Sporting and Social events Professional Memberships Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health How to apply Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role. Or contact Emily Smith (Recruitment Consultant) via icon.recruitmenticon.co letter for consideration. Please note; Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes