The Opportunity
Our client is a prominent organisation in the energy sector in Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to working on multi-billion dollar major infrastructure projects to facilitate the move towards a renewable energy based system.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other documents associated with infrastructure projects.
- Provide assistance on the development of project frameworks and proactive risk management approaches.
- Manage external lawyers and act as a trusted advisor to the business and other project teams from the approvals stage to construction and delivery thereafter.
- Provide generalist advice in relation to planning and environment, construction, and employment law.
- Keep abreast of changes in the regulatory landscape and update and educate the business on how the impact such changes will have.
- Liaise with government agencies and departments in respect of matters affecting major projects.
Ideal Candidate
- Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
- Minimum 5 years PAE with experience in major projects and construction from time spent in private practice and/or inhouse.
- Strong commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills.
- Ability to work well as a team and autonomously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or call 0292369000.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.