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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Due to continued growth, Arcadis is currently seeking an experienced and well-rounded in-house lawyer to work full-time as Regional Legal Counsel joining our high-performing Legal, Compliance and Privacy (LCP) team. Reporting to the General Counsel (GC), you will provide support and drive the efficient and effective delivery of legal outcomes to the business. This is an opportunity to work with industry leaders alongside a great team. This role is open to candidates based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
Role accountabilities:
* Day to day responsibility for effective and efficient operation of contract reviews and negotiations.
* Providing legal advice and support during the project delivery phase and assisting any LCP team members with issues during or after the delivery of projects.
* Providing support to the GC and other LCP team members on any contentious claims.
* Adherence to / compliance with the LCP Team's processes in effectively reviewing, negotiating and managing the business' contracts and providing support to LCP team members on projects, legal operations, and other initiatives being driven by the LCP team.
* Facilitating and participating in effective training and development of staff in relation to legal issues including contract law, contract conditions and contract administration (including Security of Payment legislation).
* Developing and maintaining a wide network of relationships across multiple disciplines and functions and seeking opportunities to be involved in the wider business as a trusted legal advisor.
Qualifications & Experience:
* 5+ years' experience in contract review and negotiation of construction and/or professional services contracts.
* Demonstrated experience in construction, infrastructure, resources, design, consultancy or engineering law and projects.
* Experience in disputes and professional indemnity & public liability claims.
* Experience in contract management and administration on major or complex projects.
* Degree in Law from an Australian university or legal qualification which is recognised in Australia.
* Current practicing certificate
* Well-developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in negotiation.
* Responsive, proactive, curious and team oriented.
* Able to work in a very fast paced environment and be responsive, agile and nimble.
* Experienced in working with people from varied backgrounds and cultures is desired.
* Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skill-based approach, where you can hardness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Professional Services
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