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About the Role
This position provides an opportunity to work on some of Australia's largest and most significant infrastructure, engineering, renewable energy, data centre and construction and services projects, including PPPs. The role involves partnering closely with bid, commercial and project teams to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across the full project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in tender and contract discussions and negotiations involving CIMIC Group and its operating companies, joint venture partners, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Identify, assess and report on legal and commercial risks associated with tenders and projects. Prepare contract risk assessment papers with bid teams.
- Support project and contract managers involved in major projects, including establishing and monitoring contract administration procedures.
- Advise project teams throughout the lifecycle of projects on procurement, contract interpretation, administration and strategy, including issues relating to variations, delays, cost overruns and unforeseen events.
- Manage disputes and provide strategic dispute resolution advice.
- Manage external legal providers to ensure value for money and the delivery of targeted, practical advice.
- Deliver training and legal awareness programs to operational and commercial teams.
- Advise on new and proposed legislation, government policies and regulatory developments that may affect CIMIC Group's activities, including State and Territory security of payment regimes.
- Identify solutions, make decisions and take ownership of outcomes, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency in the delivery of legal services to the business.
- Provide guidance, support and mentoring to Legal Counsel within the team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, consistency, accountability and excellence across all aspects of the role.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
- 10+ years' post qualification experience advising on engineering, infrastructure, construction and operation and maintenance contracts.
- Excellent contract drafting, interpretation and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
- Strong risk identification, assessment and mitigation capabilities, with the ability to provide practical and commercially focused solutions.
- Experience gained within a leading law firm, a high performing in-house legal team or a combination of both.
- Ability to independently manage multiple competing priorities and matters.
- Personal resilience, initiative and drive.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively as part of a team.
- Integrity and the highest ethical standards.
Skills
- PPP experience
- Front-end construction and infrastructure matters
- Back-end construction and infrastructure matters
Location
- North Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 10+ years' post qualification experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification
- Admitted to practise as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction and holding (or entitled to hold) a current practising certificate
About the Company
- We deliver major projects that shape communities, support economic growth and create long-term value.
- CIMIC Group is an engineering led services, construction and natural resources leader with a proud history dating back to 1899. Powered by approximately 30,000 people, we deliver high value, sustainable solutions across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects in around 20 countries.
- Our mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders while delivering outstanding results for our clients and providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We live by CIMIC’s core principles—integrity, accountability, innovation and delivery—all underpinned by safety and sustainability.