Strategic Legal Advisor

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time

About Laing O'Rourke

As a leading international construction and infrastructure company, Laing O'Rourke has been shaping Australia's built environment for nearly two decades.

We deliver projects in diverse settings, from secure military bases to landmark transport interface buildings. Our extensive expertise encompasses high-profile rail transport infrastructure projects, defence initiatives, new energy ventures, industrial developments, and transportation sectors.

Our company culture is built around innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to our clients' needs. By combining purposeful technology with the right culture, we aim to meet growing demands and provide certainty for our clients.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our in-house Legal team in Sydney, NSW. The role is a permanent position offering exceptional career development opportunities and flexibility to make it your own. A competitive salary package is available, commensurate with experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute their expertise to our Legal team. Applicants with additional project delivery experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will provide strategic advice on significant legal issues to business units and senior management, representing the company's interests in large-scale bids and contracts across various sectors.
  • You will be responsible for owning the legal service for substantial projects, addressing upstream and downstream contractual arrangements, and supporting all legal aspects from EOI through contract close.

About You

  • You possess at least 6-10 years of PQE, preferably with in-house experience.
  • You have a solid understanding of advising on and negotiating various contract types.
  • You thrive in autonomous work environments as part of a collaborative team.
  • You are pragmatic, practical, solutions-focused, and possess impressive interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

We strive to create an environment that fosters growth and development. Our benefits include industry-leading training programs, mental health support, paid parental leave policies, coaching services, and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the society we serve. Laing O'Rourke proudly holds the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation – Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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