Senior Legal Counsel

Job description

  • Legal Counsel/Projects  – Melbourne 
  • Legal – Construction
  • Hybrid – Competitive Salary
About the role
 
A leading global organisation with a focus on large scale projects is currently seeking an experienced corporate counsel to join it’s In-House team. This role will report directly to the General Counsel, and for part of a high performing , established In-House team.
Applicants with additional project delivery experience are also encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities
  • Providing advice to business units and senior management on significant legal issues and representing the company’s interests on large scale bids and their associated contracts (ECIs, MCCs, EPC/EPCMs, D&C, Alliances and JVs) across the rail, road, defence, new energy, industrial and transport sectors.
  • Ownership and responsibility for the legal service of significant projects
  • Supporting the projects EOI through to contract close
  • Addressing both upstream and downstream contractual arrangements
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders and external legal.
About You
  • Ideally a minimum 5 years PQE gained within a renowned In-House organisation or private practice firm.
  • Previous experience advising on and negotiating a range of contract types
  • Enjoy working autonomously as well as part of a collegiate team.
  • Be solutions focused with the ability to prioritise workloads
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity to join a strong in-house legal team with great career development opportunities and the ability to make the role your own.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.