Corporate Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O'Rourke owns one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That's the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its in in-house Legal team in Sydney, NSW (although strong candidates from Melbourne may also be considered). This is a permanent role and is a unique opportunity to join a strong in-house legal team with great career development opportunities and the ability to make the role your own. A competitive salary package is on offer, depending on the level of experience. Laing O'Rourke offers exciting career opportunities supported by leading professional development programs.

Applicants with additional project delivery experience are also encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Head of Legal, your role will involve providing strategic 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.
  • This role offers ownership of the legal service for significant projects (commensurate with your level of experience). You will be asked to address both the upstream and key downstream contractual arrangements and to support all legal aspects of the project from EOI through to contract close.

About You

  • have at least 6-10 years'+ PQE (in-house experience would be well regarded).
  • have a good working knowledge and experience of advising on and negotiating a range of contract types.
  • enjoy working autonomously as part of a collegiate team.
  • be pragmatic and practical in your approach as well as being solutions focussed.
  • have impressive interpersonal and communication skills and a drive to succeed.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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