Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice and support to our subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities
* Demonstrate excellence in tendering by delivering precise, high-quality work aligned with business objectives.
* Maintain a superior technical standard, meet tender deadlines consistently, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Ensure accessible and relevant communication in tender processes through effective methods and clear, concise wording.
* Provide precise legal advice with clear recommendations for tendering, identifying areas of uncertainty and ensuring understanding.
* Balance excellence and pragmatism in tendering by identifying and managing deviations from benchmarks.
* Drive compliance with internal approval processes in tendering and minimize risk exposure proactively.
* Advise on delivery phase matters and work with key stakeholders to develop strategies to prevent disputes.
Requirements
* A qualified lawyer with 8+ years of relevant experience.
* A current practising certificate in an Australian jurisdiction.
* In-house construction experience is essential.
* Head contractor negotiation experience.
* A strong background in construction law, contracts, and experience resolving delivery phase issues and disputes.
* The ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment.
As a successful candidate, you will have:
* Excellent drafting skills to deliver high-quality work aligned with business objectives.
* Superior stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong analytical skills to identify areas of uncertainty and ensure understanding.