AddressThe Opportunity
We are looking for a mature, solution-oriented and pragmatic Senior Legal Counsel to join our Australian team of five front-end construction lawyers for 12 months, temporarily replacing one of our lawyers who will be on parental leave.
Based in our Sydney office, you will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Australia.
Your general responsibilities will include providing legal services relating to commercial contracts, insurance and insurance-related matters, developing template precedents, advising on issues of corporate governance, as well as providing general legal support to our Australian business as a trusted and valued advisor.
Day to day, you will be given the opportunity to:
- Draft and negotiate engineering services contracts, standard form contracts/subcontracts and other commercial agreements to support large infrastructure projects.
- Provide legal expertise relevant to commercial decision-making and ensure that all operations of the organisation comply with relevant legislation.
- Develop the legal intellectual capital of the business and develop processes and procedures for the efficient provision of legal services and to mitigate risks.
- Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of internal/external clients, under the guidance of the Deputy General Counsel (Australia) and the General Counsel (Asia Pacific).
- Deliver a high standard of work, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept informed.
- Contribute to training programs for non-legal staff.
What we will love about you
- You are a front-end construction lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience gained in either an in-house legal team of a construction, engineering or infrastructure company or within a well-known and reputable law firm.
- You have experience in negotiating contracts.
- You are a self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Your focus is to provide commercially focused legal support to the business.
- You are self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail.
- You are willing to research, explore and recommend commercially viable options and solutions.
- You enjoy working as part of a team, are open to new ideas and willing to compromise and share information.
What you'll love about us
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,500 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
WSP prioritises the health and well-being of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months of parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal-opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.
To express your interest in this position please apply with your resume and a short cover note outlining your interest and how you feel you can meet the criteria.
