Law Clerk - Corporate

ASX200 Australian and New Zealand essential services provider, Ventia, is seeking applications for a Law Clerk to join our in-house legal team on a permanent part time basis (3 days per week) in our bright offices in North Sydney.

What we offer you:

• Opportunities to develop diverse, highly valued, practical skills to take forward in your legal career, with the supervision, feedback, and development coaching from our expert team.
• Flexibility in your choice of workdays around university and other commitments.
• Flexible work arrangements with ability to work from home and the office.
• Varied work with an experienced and dynamic in-house team servicing a large ASX/NZX listed corporate organisation.
• Ability to contribute to team planning and strategy and visit work sites to see firsthand our service provision.
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
• Access to various employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.

About the role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic law student to become a valued member of our legal team in the Law Clerk (Corporate) role. Our Corporate legal team provides enterprise-level advice and sits within the broader Compliance, Audit, Risk and Legal team under the office of Group General Counsel.

You will receive ongoing training and professional mentoring from our in-house lawyers and develop strong relationships with our internal client network. You will also join an inclusive team of seven experienced law clerks currently servicing each of the operational legal teams.

Your days will be busy and varied, requiring you to manage multiple tasks and adapt to deadlines. You will work with a high degree of autonomy to support members of the team and the Group General Counsel. Through this role you will learn to become a trusted advisor to business stakeholders.

In our team, you can expect to:

• Review and provide advice on commercial contracts to identify and mitigate risks.
• Research and prepare advice on a range of topics including contracts, employment, construction, intellectual property, data and cyber security, and corporate law.
• Deliver strategic assistance to the Compliance, Audit, Risk and Insurance functions as required.
• Provide legal training to the business as the need arises.
• Cooperate with the other law clerks to run initiatives that assist both the broader legal team and the business.
• Participate in legal offsites, planning, strategy, wellbeing and innovation initiatives.

 About you:

• You will have completed or are currently studying Contract Law and (preferably) Corporations Law in your law degree. You will preferably graduate from your law degree no earlier than December 2025.
• Successful candidates will have a minimum average 5.5/7 GPA or 70+ WAM (or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail, excellent time management and communication skills. You will have a willingness and ability to work in a dynamic team environment and to always seek ways to innovate and improve.
• Previous legal work experience is advantageous but not required.

About Ventia:
Ventia is a leading essential services provider supplying an extensive range of services including design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Our clients own critical assets and infrastructure such as electricity and gas networks, telecommunications infrastructure, roads and tunnels, social housing, defence assets and more.

Diversity:
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply:
To join our team as a valued law clerk and open countless opportunities for growth, apply now and please submit the following criteria:

• your resume;
• a covering letter addressed to Richard Pascoe (General Counsel – Corporate) (please include your current year of university and expected graduation date); and
• a copy of your most recent academic transcript.

Position Reference Number: 157875