YOUR CAREER IN
CONTRACTS AND LEGAL WORK
Large forestry companies require people with specialist management skills to look after various aspects of the legal and contractual work that goes with running a large estate. This includes work in, for example:
- land management
- lease management and negotiations
- contract negotiations with clients, suppliers and contractors
- insurance
- land acquisition and disposal
- dispute resolution.
SNAPSHOT INFO
Earning Potential
$55,000 - $120,000
Qualification Required
Degree
Physically Demanding
Office-based
Absence from home
Unlikely
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Relevant qualifications include: Management, Law, Business Administration, or Property Management.
A forestry background or qualification is not required.
SIMILAR JOBS
- Corporate manager
- Senior finance role
CAREER PROGRESSION
Depending on the company and its forestry asset portfolio, work in this area can develop to include taking significant responsibility. There is good potential for career progression within the industry.