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About the Role
Axiom is seeking an experienced disputes lawyer to support a global transportation and infrastructure client on a contract basis, initially for three months with the possibility of extension. The role will focus on managing claims and pre-litigation matters arising from a large, complex infrastructure project, with some general commercial work. The ideal candidate will have substantial disputes experience in Australia, ideally with exposure to construction, transport or infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity to work in-house with a global team and advise on complex, high-profile matters.
Responsibilities
- Lead a portfolio of claims from early strategy through negotiation and settlement, advising on evidence, submissions and practical resolution options.
- Develop dispute strategies and manage expert determination, arbitration and litigation processes, including instructing external counsel and overseeing timelines, submissions and budgets.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts, including resolving contractual disputes.
- Advise project teams and other stakeholders on dispute risks, escalation decisions and legal and commercial options to support favourable outcomes.
Requirements
- At least eight years’ post-qualification experience, with substantial experience managing litigation and disputes.
- Demonstrated experience with expert determination and arbitration.
- Essential experience working with PPP consortiums and O&M contracts.
- Rail or metro infrastructure experience is preferred; broader construction or infrastructure experience is also relevant.
- Candidates must be based in Australia.
Skills
- Disputes management
- Claims management
- Pre-litigation
- Commercial work
- Construction law
- Transport law
- Infrastructure projects
- Expert determination
- Arbitration
- Litigation
- O&M contracts
- Dispute risk assessment
- Legal advisory
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Contract
- Remote
- On-site (client dependent)
Experience Level
- 8+ years post-qualification experience
Education Level
- Australian legal qualification not required
Salary/Compensations
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
Benefits
- Flexibility in assignments
- Professional growth opportunities
- Access to a network of legal professionals
- Contribute to impactful work
- Professional development resources
- Learning and development programs
About the Company
- Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent.
- Covers North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC.
- Enables legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
- A leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.
- Proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year.
- Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Equal Opportunity
- Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
- Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.