Paralegal

Paralegal - ( 240003K7 )

**Description**

We currently have an opportunity for a Paralegal available within 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, contracts environment or other legal experience [construction or engineering would be a bonus] who can:
a. Review consultancy agreements and identify key clauses for negotiation;
b. Liaise with the operations with respect to negotiating key clauses;
c. 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 additional Purchased Leave 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 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 31,000 employees working in over 450 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.

**Qualifications**
- Be well organised and be 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.

**Primary Location** : Australia-Queensland-Fortitude Valley

**Other Locations** : Australia-New South Wales-Sydney

**Organization** : BC-3098 Risk Management-AU Australia

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : No

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Sep 24, 2024, 6:20:01 PM

**Req ID**: 240003K7

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