Paralegal / Contract Reviewer
4 weeks ago
Paralegal / Contract Reviewer - ( 230000J7 )
**Description**
**About the role**:
We are currently seeking someone to join our Australia specialist Contract Review team. This team assists our Corporate Counsel with reviewing tender documents and contracts. We are ideally seeking someone with previous experience in a legal, commercial or contracts environment [construction or engineering would be a bonus] who can:
- Review consultancy agreements and identify key clauses for negotiation;
- Liaise with the operations with respect to negotiating key clauses;
- Deal with general contract queries from operations.
There will also be the opportunity to get involved with assisting Corporate Counsel with claims and disputes as well as implementing process improvements to ensure an efficient and “fit for purpose” contract review function.
Our flexible working arrangement offers work from home and tailored working hours as well as part time options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring a planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.
**Day to day tasks would involve**:
- Completion of contract reviews, against existing company guidelines, to mitigate any potential legal risk to Stantec.
- Undertake legal research for the APAC Risk Management team.
- Assist with review of project correspondence on claims, preparation of chronologies and claims reports
**To be successful for this role you'll need**:
- Be keen to learn and curious about the meaning and effect of contract clauses
- Be well organised and be someone who is comfortable with taking ownership of all tasks while managing deadlines that constantly change.
- Have strong drafting skills and attention to detail when reviewing and assisting with legal documents.
- Have strong communication skills with a positive and proactive attitude.
- Enjoy working in a close team environment, having a warm and friendly approach.
- Prior law firm, in-house experience or experience in a contract management or review role will be highly regarded.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, water, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning begins the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
**Notice to recruitment agencies**: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
- Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always_ **_design with community in mind._**
- We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe._
**Qualifications**
**Primary Location** : Australia-Queensland-Fortitude Valley
**Other Locations** : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne, Australia-New South Wales-Sydney
**Organization** : BC-3098 Risk Management-Australia
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Feb 8, 2023, 11:05:00 PM
**Req ID**: 230000J7
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any
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