Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.
SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we are looking for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. As part of this initiative, you will be part of history in the making and help shape your future as well.
The Alliance Legal Lead will provide direct support to the Head of Legal, Land and Infrastructure and the Deputy Director Legal – Rail and Infrastructure with the leadership and management of all legal matters associated with the three SRLA alliance packages. The role will lead a team of two Managing Principal Lawyers and is responsible for supporting and guiding the team to minimise risk and manage complex rail and infrastructure legal matters. This is a full-time 3‐year fixed‐term contract.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide key support to senior legal leaders and the broader project legal team in delivering legal, commercial and risk management advice for all aspects of project planning, development, and delivery of the three SRL alliances.
* Manage and coordinate legal aspects of SRLA's procurement activities, including development of tender and contractual documentation and other commercial and/or legal agreements required to facilitate the delivery of SRLA's alliances.
* Support the development and coordination of SRLA's internal alliance legal teams and external legal resources.
* Interface with external legal advisors to ensure a consistent approach to legal positions that align with SRLA's expectations.
* Provide detailed advice to SRLA alliance project teams and senior legal leaders on general project implementation issues, including matters relating to legislation, land, utilities and public law.
* Develop and draft strategies, prepare briefs and provide ad‐hoc legal advice to achieve desired outcomes within SRLA's budget and agreed timeframes.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships and competently influence or negotiate with relevant stakeholders to meet SRLA's objectives.
* Develop and nurture constructive relationships with DoT, the Office of the Director‐General, Government agencies, the private sector and other key stakeholders in the management of legal activities.
Benefits
* An emphasis on work/life balance
* High‐performing team environment
* Equal opportunity employer
* Personal and professional development opportunities
* Commitment to safety and wellbeing
* Training and development opportunities
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