Sydney - Legal Counsel - Full-time

About the Company

Civeo is a global leader in workforce accommodation solutions, supporting key resource and infrastructure clients across Australia, Canada and the United States. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Civeo is committed to delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

About the Role

Sydney CBD | In-house role | Global organisation. Based in our Sydney CBD office in Australia Square, this is ideally positioned for an early-career Lawyer or Legal Counsel interested in building a legal career in commercial partnering, supporting Australia’s essential industries.

Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with Senior Legal Counsel, this in-house role plays a critical part in delivering timely, practical and commercially focused legal advice across the business.

You will support a broad portfolio of work across corporate, commercial and operational matters, partnering with stakeholders across finance, property, business development, procurement and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts, including accommodation services, supply, construction, services and NDAs
• Providing legal advice across corporate and commercial matters, including IP, IT, privacy, Corporations Act and M&A
• Managing contract administration, registers and template databases
• Assisting with tenders, proposals and business development submissions
• Supporting company secretarial activities, including ASIC filings, corporate records and board documentation
• Managing disputes, claims and briefs to external counsel when required
• Monitoring regulatory and legislative updates relevant to the business
• Delivering internal legal training and contributing to continuous improvement of legal processes

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor of Laws and a current Australian practicing certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience, gained in-house or at a well-regarded law firm
• Strong experience in corporate and commercial law and contract negotiation
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• A collaborative, down-to-earth approach and enjoyment working in a close-knit team

Why join Civeo?

At Civeo, we are committed to creating great experiences for both our guests and our people. You will gain exposure to a diverse, global organisation and the opportunity to develop your career across a wide range of legal matters, supported by experienced senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.

We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements (2 days per week WFH)
• Education Assistance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts, rewards and salary sacrifice options

About Us

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, we own 9,000 permanent rooms across QLD, NSW, and WA, and operate more than 20,000 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of WA and SA. Our services include accommodation, food services, housekeeping, and property maintenance. With over 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.

We're safe, welcoming and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.

If you are looking for a hands-on, commercially focused in-house role where you can truly partner with the business and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Apply now to join Civeo and be part of a team that supports Australia’s essential industries.