A top-tier law firm has partnered with Elevate and seeks an experienced lawyer for an onward secondment with a leading mining group on a 12-month contract to provide expert advice on front‑end projects and procurement. This role will commence in May and is open to candidates across Australia, with a preference for Brisbane‑based applicants and flexibility for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, review, and negotiate procurement, project, construction, and services contracts.
- Support tenders, supplier engagement, and commercial evaluation processes.
- Advise on contractual risk, project delivery models, and commercial frameworks.
- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to procurement, project, and operational stakeholders.
- Enhance governance, compliance, and legal process improvements across project portfolios.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support project execution and contract management.

About You

- A minimum of 5+ years of post‑admission experience, with strong expertise in front‑end projects and procurement.
- Strong front‑end construction/projects/procurement experience in a top‑tier, mid‑tier, or in‑house legal environment.
- Deep expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial advisory work.
- Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, commercial, solutions‑focused advice.
- Ability to provide clear, commercially pragmatic advice to non‑legal stakeholders.

To Apply

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to





- Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.
- An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.

About Elevate

Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with cutting-edge companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of advantages tailored to your needs! Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a robust proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel – Front-End Projects and Procurement (Brisbane City)
🏢 Elevate Legal Talent
📍 Brisbane City