Who we are:

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) represents over 6,000 members within the building construction industry across Victoria, including large and small builders across the domestic and commercial sectors, as well as apprentices, suppliers, and manufacturers.

MBV continually strives to achieve an inclusive, values-based culture, where our team members have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow their careers.

MBV respects, welcomes and supports diversity, equity and inclusion, we are committed to embracing everyone's individual differences. Our workforce represents and celebrates diversity of culture, race, gender, sexuality, age, religion, ability and beliefs. We encourage all to apply and join our flexible and supportive workforce. To learn more about us, watch this.

Key Position Tasks:

The Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice and support to Master Builders Victoria members and the broader organisation, helping to strengthen MBV's reputation as a trusted provider of skilled legal services.

Key responsibilities include

- Deliver specialist advice on construction contracts, dispute resolution matters, and the drafting of industry-standard contracts, agreements,



and related legal documentation
- Develop legal resources, templates, articles, FAQs, and other educational materials to support member knowledge and understanding of legal developments and industry best practice
- Support MBV's policy, advocacy, and member engagement initiatives through legal input, webinar and workshop presentations, and attendance at industry and member events

Key Skills, Attributes and Experience:

- Essential: Must be an Australian Legal Practitioner (within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act 2004).
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Building and construction law desired but not essential

What MBV can offer you:

- Flexible work arrangements, compressed working weeks, purchased annual leave available
- Strong people engagement and values-based culture
- Employment benefits such as paid parental leave, corporate partnerships, company-wide events and activities

Please note: Candidates may be subject to psychometric testing and a police clearance as part of the recruitment process

📌 Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Master Builders Association of Victoria
📍 Melbourne