Assistant General Counsel, Southern Queensland
2 weeks ago
That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change.
We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together, with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.Who are we looking for?
An accomplished, motivating, legal professional, eager for the next challenge in their career. The successful applicant will support internal, multi-disciplinary clients, within a committed, dynamic and encouraging work environment.
Reporting to General Counsel - APAC and as part of an engaged, collaborative, supportive yet fast-paced legal team, you will:
- Assist Commercial Managers, Project Directors and technical leadership with the review and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents with a view to achieving "best for GHD" outcomes.
- Review, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy contracts in a range of contexts, such as design and construct, design only, alliancing and pure consultancy (or subconsultancy) services for major infrastructure projects.
- Provide strategic risk management advice on:
- Manage claims and disputes in the region in accordance with GHD process, including the engagement and management of external counsel, developing defence and resolution strategies, making recommendations.
- Support the Regional General Manager and Region Leadership team.
- Support the General Counsel
- APAC and as part of the APAC Legal Leadership team implement the Region Legal Business Plan.
- Provide legal training to nonlegal technical staff; be readily available for contractual and risk discussions and coaching.
What you will bring to the team:
- Australian Practising Certificate with ideally 10+ years PQE, preferably with a top or mid tier law firm or relevant in-house experience.
- Strong commercial contracting negotiation skills ideally in an engineering or construction law environment
- An ability to identify solutions taking into account legal, commercial and project considerations.
- The ability to influence others with an optimistic, cando attitude.
- Experience in varied procurement formats, contract reviews and drafting of complex projects.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong team mindset, displaying GHD's values and behaviours.
- Passion for mentoring and team development knowledge transfer of legal and contractual risk. Experience in a geographically dispersed team.
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GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
- We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.#LI-LG1
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact.
Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.
We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different.We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs:
to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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