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Senior legal counsel - infra back-end

Sydney
Taylor Root
Compliance Director
Posted: 2 January
Offer description

Associate Director - Recruiting Lawyers and Company Secretarial Professionals into inhouse roles at Taylor Root


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

* Provide commercially focused legal advice on delivery, including supporting with the settlement of claims, and management of any potential claims/disputes.
* Provide guidance 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 through the delivery process.
* Keep abreast of changes in the regulatory landscape and update and educate the business on the impact such changes will have.
* Liaise with government agencies and departments in respect of matters affecting major projects.
* Contribute to developing and implementing tools to improve and streamline processes in the legal function.


Ideal Candidate

* Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
* Minimum 10 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 0292369015.

Seniority: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Legal | Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Legal Services

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