Brodie Barker
Ask me about
- The difference between working in private practice and in-house
- What I love about working in construction
About me
After graduating high school with some uncertainty clouding my career path, I embarked on a journey to explore various interests and passions. I stumbled upon the intricacies of law, intrigued by its ability to shape and safeguard society with the possibility of being able to help people. With a newfound determination, I pursued a law degree, fuelled by the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
After working in private practice, an opportunity which guided me towards a career as an in-house lawyer. Combining my legal acumen with a penchant for problem-solving, I found fulfilment in navigating complex legal landscapes within the construction industry. My journey of uncertainty transformed into one of purpose and conviction, shaping me into a confident and impactful professional.
About my role
- Humorous
- Passionate
- Personable
- Practical
- Reliable
An in-house lawyer in responsible for:
- providing high quality and practical legal advice and support to the business, in a timely manner;
- reviewing and preparing various legal documents;
- developing and operating a legal framework within which the business must comply to meet its legal obligations under statute, contract or otherwise;
- co-ordinating and managing the engagement of external legal advisors;
- providing legal advice to the business with respect to litigation, risk management and compliance matters;
- conducting legal research to ensure that legal advice and documentation issued by the business is accurate and up-to-date;
- reviewing and advising on tenders, contracts and arrangements with clients, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers at both pre-tender and project stages;
- assisting the General Counsel with company secretarial duties and providing monthly status updates on legal matters to the business, as required;
- managing litigation, arbitration, claims and disputes;
- conducting in-house training on relevant legal issues (in line with risk management and compliance activities); and
- providing legal advice on terms and conditions of insurance policies, and advice on legal aspects of insurance claims.
Education
- Queensland Certificate of High School Education
- Bachelor of Laws
Subjects
- Art
- Drama
- English
- Food and Technology
- General Mathematics (Maths A)
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Physical Education
Hobbies
- Beach adventures
- Interior design
- Pilates
- Reading
- Seeing family and friends
Pets
- 1 Dog
My career journey
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Commenced university and then took a break to travel
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Graduated university
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Commenced first "real" job as Judge's Associate
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Started working in private legal practice
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Changed to in-house legal counsel
My typical day
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