Construction Lawyer
6 months ago
Construction Lawyer
**Country**:Australia**Position Location**:Melbourne**Contract Type**:Permanent**Work Pattern**:Full Time**Sector**:Corporate services**Discipline**:Legal**Job Ref**:2753**Recruiter Contact**:Craig McDonald**Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.**
One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 18,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we're helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions.
- **Your Opportunity**
Reporting to the Regional General Counsel (Asia Pacific New Zealand and Australia) based in Melbourne, your role is based in Melbourne as in house legal counsel advising on mainly construction related projects in Australia.
- You will be responsible for providing practical and commercial legal advice and support to project teams bidding for a wide range of construction industry related projects. The projects range from small to very large multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects.
- You will be working with a team of high performing lawyers located in the Asia Pacific region where your professional development will be supported and encouraged. The role will require looking after the legal requirements of the Melbourne office with daily interaction with project teams, as well as providing legal services to other regions including interaction with regional senior and executive management.
- Your role encompasses a wide range of duties. These include reviewing and drafting contracts, engaging in negotiations with clients, offering advice on construction industry matters, litigation, corporate governance, and compliance, as well as conducting legal training for staff, and providing risk management guidance.**About you**- Legal degree with a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with substantial construction law experience too.
- Admitted to practice law in Australia with a current practising certificate and fluent in English.
**Our values, and benefits**
At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to embrace their unique selves. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, such as:
- A flexible and agile work environment catering to all personal needs.
- Competitive salary and bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest.
- Comprehensive life, accident, and salary continuance insurance coverage provides peace of mind during uncertain times.
- Enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
**You've got this**
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then join our world-class consultancy, and elevate your career today
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