Senior Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Adelaide, South Australia GHD Full time

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 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.

Reporting to the Managing Legal Counsel - WA/ SA, and as part of an engaged, collaborative, supportive yet fast-paced legal team, you will:

Support internal, multi-disciplinary clients, within a committed, dynamic and encouraging work environment, by: 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 sub-consultancy) services for major infrastructure projects. Provide advice on: Provide training on legal issues for non-legal technical staff. General legal issues that arise from day to day in a global consulting firm in the areas of employment, privacy and contract law, intellectual property law, commercial disputes and litigation management. Legislative compliance, internal policies and some corporate governance matters.

What you will bring to the team:

Australian Practising Certificate with ideally 8+ 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. Experience in varied procurement formats, contract reviews and drafting of complex projects. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong team mindset. Strong organisational and time management skills Experience in a geographically dispersed team with a focus on complex engineering and/or design projects.

Interested? Apply before cob 25 June.

Contact Linda Graham.

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GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

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.



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