Legal Counsel

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Direct message the job poster from Sigma Executive Associate Director at Sigma Executive | Executive Search Specialist | Partnering with…The Company Ever wanted to be part of a landmark renewable energy infrastructure project?Our client is a global leader in construction, engineering, and renewable energy solutions, with a strong track record delivering complex projects worldwide.
As part of their strategic expansion into Australia, they have secured a flagship role on a major renewable energy project in New South Wales.
With ambitions to establish a long-term presence in the Australian energy sector, they are committed to delivering world-class projects that drive the transition to a sustainable future.
The Role An opportunity has arisen for a construction lawyer to manage a small, dynamic, and high-performing legal team, working on one of the largest and most complex infrastructure/renewable energy projects in Australia.
Reporting to the Head of Legal on the project, you'll be hands-on, providing commercially driven legal advice throughout project delivery with exposure to project development, procurement, and disputes.
You will: Be involved in all legal aspects of the project on major infrastructure/ renewables project.
Advising upstream and assisting in the drafting, negotiation, and settlement of downstream procurement contracts and advise project teams on project contracts.
Identify and provide advice on risks during delivery.
Provide contract, claims and dispute management strategy and avoidance advice; and Attend tender, contract and dispute resolution discussions and negotiations.
The Candidate The ideal lawyer for this role will have 5+ years PAE with front-end or delivery or back-end experience in a similar in-house role, or at a well-regarded law firm with relevant secondment experience.
This is the perfect role for a construction lawyer who is eager to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into a large-scale and complex project, using their well-honed legal and commercial skills to influence and advise the business.
Exposure to major projects in the renewable energy, road and rail infrastructure space will also be highly regarded.
To apply If you're interested to hear more about the role, call our Associate Director, Nathan Aron on 0419 511 439.
Alternatively, you can send your CV to us at nathan@sigmaexecutive.com.au.
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