Junior Legal Counsel

SYSTRA is a global engineering consultancy that provides services across transportation, technology, and security sectors. With more than 9,000 professional employees, our engineering capabilities ensure we deliver world-class, safe and sustainable solutions to projects around the world.
When you join SYSTRA ANZ you can expect to be part of a connected, passionate team that are motivated to find innovative solutions. SYSTRA ANZ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values difference. We provide a collaborative environment, supporting our employees to achieve career goals and maximise their potential.

The opportunity:

The role will will assist in providing commercial and Legal Counselling related to matters for SYSTRA in Australia and New Zealand, with occasional support as required to wider entities in the SYSTRA Group.
You will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel who is based in Melbourne.

Your new role:

Under the Guidance and Supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel for ANZ, the candidate shall be responsible to:

• Typing, formatting, mark-up, proof reading and collating contracts, documents, and agreements
• Drafting basic correspondence
• Support in contractual negotiations with clients so that business requirements are met.
• Create and maintain relationship with internal clients and operational teams, clients, consortium partners, subcontractors, and their legal advisors on a day-to-day basis to facilitate reporting to senior management.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established Contracts and those in progress.
• Participate to the Group legal network.
• Work closely with the contract management team for the zone covered to secure the close-out, extension, or renewal to serve the best interests of SYSTRA.
• Be aware, understand and obtain thorough knowledge about the active projects and the tenders in preparation in the region(s) assigned.

Required qualifications & experience:

• Law degree, currently holding a certificate to practice or admitted to legal practice in at least one state in Australia.
• 3+ years of post-admission legal experience, whether in law firm only (including general commercial law) or law firm + corporate or corporate only.
• Previous experience of negotiating and drafting contracts and transaction documents.
• Previous experience in procurement law.
• Experience in Australia, but experience in an international environment a plus.
• Previous experience with an engineering company or in either construction, transport or engineering sectors would be a plus.
• Knowledge of engineering contracts and EPC contracts is an advantage.

Benefits of working at SYSTRA:
SYSTRA offers a range of benefits to our employees. We provide ongoing opportunities for professional development, including support to obtain Chartership status, and continuous learning and development programs. Additionally, we cover the cost of professional memberships and subscriptions. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options, as well as paid parental leave. Our workplace culture values diversity and inclusivity, and we are proud to be Work 180 endorsed. We also offer generous employee referral incentives to reward and recognize our employees.
At SYSTRA ANZ we value diversity of thought and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and people from diverse backgrounds.
Our values are centered around Connected Teams, Excellence and Bold Leadership