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Legal counsel (construction)

Melbourne
Sigma Executive
Construction
Posted: 2 June
Offer description

Our client is a highly regarded global multi-disciplinary contractor, known for it's involvement in delivering iconic projects.

Working across Design & Construct, Construct Only, Managing Contractor, ECIs, and PPPs, they possess a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value projects across a range of sectors including health, civil, and education infrastructure, airports, stadiums and venues, and commercial and residential buildings.

The company is highly committed to, and puts strong focus on collaboration, safety, diversity and inclusion. In addition, they emphasise a flat, agile, and "human-sized" structure, which allows for efficient decision-making.


The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of construction & commercial contracts including Design & Construct, Managing Contractor, Construct Only, Subcontractor and Consultancy agreements
* Advising on project risk allocation, contract administration, variations, claims, and dispute avoidance
* Supporting tender processes and bid documentation from a legal and commercial perspective
* Providing advice on regulatory compliance, WHS, security of payment, and industry-specific legislation
* Managing and coordinating external counsel where required
* Partnering closely with project managers, commercial teams, and senior leadership to deliver commercially sound legal outcomes


The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a talented construction lawyer with 4-8 years’ PAE. You will have relevant construction experience at a well regarded law firm or similar in-house role. In addition, you will have:

* High proficiency in drafting and negotiating key construction and commercial contracts
* An ability to understand the bigger picture and to collaborate effectively with various functions of the business
* Quality training (either in private practice or in-house)
* An ability to provide pragmatic and timely legal advice within a complex commercial and operational setting
* Clear and persuasive written and spoken communication skills


To apply

For a confidential discussion please call Spencer Clark, Consultant on 0466 662 348 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can send your CV to us at spencer@sigmaexecutive.com.au

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