AddressPrincipal Advisor, Contracts
- Complex Commercial Negotiations with Engineering Service Providers.
- Construction focused, commercial, contract formulation and strong legal experience.
- Support the business in delivering a suite of bespoke Framework Agreements.
Where we’re all welcome
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We are looking for a Principal Advisor – Contracts to negotiate, formulate and administer multiple contracts across the RT Projects portfolio. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced contracts and/or legal professional who has effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, as well as a sharp commercial awareness with a legal background. Ideal candidates might be a contract manager / junior to mid-level lawyer (or possibly a former lawyer) to support this special assignment.
We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, Projects and working in a challenging and rewarding environment, you will:
- support key and complex special projects, providing commercial advice as part of the Framework Agreement delivery team;
- support Rio Tinto in negotiating and awarding key complex framework agreements relating to the procurement of engineering services for Projects and Studies;
- assist the delivery team in reporting through on consistency of commercial positions and escalating areas of concern;
- be able to identify material issues in tenderer positions for wider team discussion and consideration;
- be an experienced negotiator, mediator, problem solver and committed to driving positive contractual outcomes for the business;
- possess the qualities of excellent attention to detail and lateral thinking;
- adhere to the Company’s strict governance and compliance requirements;
- maximise commercial value for the business through leading contract negotiation and administration practices;
- collaborate with other support services to ensure streamlined processes and planning to ensure projects are set up for success;
- expedite commercial clarifications, taking the first-pass work on commercial and items;
- analyse and assess rate build-up, including statutory and non-statutory inclusions;
- prepare recommendations to award based on evaluation of tender submissions, commercial competitiveness and positioning;
- conform, prepare for approval and execution each agreement; and
- be responsible for:
- engagement with different teams and functions, including RT Legal, quality and engineering teams as we as senior leaders to seek endorsement of commercial positions;
- preparing, updating, obtaining RT legal endorsement and returning clarification registers across the board;
- handling tender responses and reviews;
- following up with legal recommendations; and
- general contract management / admin.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your colleagues
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in legal/contracts, with significant exposure to delivery of capital projects;
- Ability to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
- A natural ability to build lasting relationships and engage with a wide range of stakehoders
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, and hands on experience supporting key and complex projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work within large multi-disciplinary teams to consistently outcomes and delivery of targets
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a small and dynamic team
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Company provided insurance cover
- Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
- Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Where you will be working:
This role will be based in our Perth office.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Applications close on17th June 2024
