About Us Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand. Our Property Services division is an expert maintenance management provider specialising in a variety of services including electrical works, golf course construction and maintenance painting, signage solutions, building fit-out and refurbishment projects and grounds maintenance. We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. About The Opportunity We are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support concerning a range of matters including client contracts, subcontracting, disputes and general advice within the Property Services division. As a member of the broader Legal Team, you'll primarily support the Head of Legal and assist sales and operational teams across Australia and New Zealand. This position provides the choice of full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week) employment, with a hybrid working model enabling you to have a meaningful impact at work, with the flexibility to balance your passions and personal life. You will provide high quality legal or contract services with a range of responsibilities, including: Negotiating and drafting of commercial contracts Assistance with complex contract management issues and disputes Providing general advice on a wide range of legal matters such as vendor contracting, capital projects, ESG, policy drafting, infrastructure and property leasing, if the need arises. Benefits Competitive salary package. Hybrid working model w/ flexible arrangements for a work-life balance. New Collins St office with excellent amenities & 360-degree views of Melbourne. Career development opportunities and mentoring from senior lawyers. About You We're looking for a junior or mid-level lawyer, preferably with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) and a valid legal practicing certificate in Victoria. While we value experience, we're also open to considering candidates with diverse backgrounds, emphasising that the right attitude and skills are paramount. Ideally, you will demonstrate and possess the following: experience negotiating and drafting contracts; experience in general corporate law, construction law or procurement; strong communication skills; exceptional stakeholder management skills and a pragmatic and commercially focused mindset; and a willingness to learn new skills. We recognise that some candidates may hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet every requirement. However, if you're enthusiastic about joining Programmed and believe you'd thrive in the position, we encourage you to reach out to us. We value your interest and would love to hear from you. Work With Us Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities by submitting your application today. Our Commitment Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do. Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply. To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.