- Front-end commercial contract negotiation on service provisions for national and international projects and programmes.
- Oversee and manage all legal matters during and throughout project duration, including dispute resolution when necessary.
- Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders outside of Legal function, providing legal support for strategic growth.
- Provide support and insight to Claims and Dispute specialists when involved in complex disputes.
- Actively engage with the Regional (APAC and A/NZ) Legal teams to ensure work pipeline is efficiently managed, and contribute ideas to further develop legal function.
Required Experience:
- Qualified Lawyer with current practising certificate;
- Ideally 3-5 years of PQE - this can be from Private Practice or In-House
- Deep knowledge of Construction Law and the Construction Industry
- Excellent communication skills able to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and build strong, professional relationships.
- Comfortable to be in the office 3-4 days each week
- Working with Legal colleagues at different levels and jump into situations to offer support without prompting.
A global consultancy firm offering a wide range of professional services within the Engineering, Infrastructure and Construction industries. They provide services in engineering, design, planning, and project management and are actively focused on sustainable solutions and environmental impact mitigation.
Opportunities for You:
- Join a high-functioning team that allows you the freedom to shape the projects in which you are involved and have autonomy of your own project pipeline. For example, if you want to further develop your dispute or litigation experience, then the path will be created for you.
- Excellent management with authentic interest in developing your skills and providing you the chance to mould your career development. Career development and promotions are there also as your involvement in the business in different areas.
- Chance to work on diverse project streams, from large government, or multi-national programmes to highly specialised deliveries.
- Centralised location within 5 minutes of major stations in the CBD, and remarkable offices.