Construction Legal Advisor for Iconic Projects

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CPB Contractors Full time
About CPB Contractors

CPB Contractors, part of CIMIC Group, is a leading construction company in Australia, responsible for delivering numerous iconic projects domestically and internationally.

The company combines the expertise and track record of Leighton Contractors and Thiess, offering a wide range of services across various sectors, including renewable energy, roads, rail, tunnelling, defence, and building.

Our mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects that meet our clients' expectations, while providing safe, rewarding, and fulfilling careers for our employees. We seek individuals who are talented, motivated, and disciplined, with a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a Construction Legal Advisor to join our Corporate Legal team in a back-end construction role on a permanent basis. In this position, you will be involved in all aspects of project delivery and procurement, providing strategic advice to internal management and stakeholders on dispute avoidance and claims management throughout both the upstream and downstream phases of our projects.

This role offers a unique chance to work alongside and gain valuable experience from our leading in-house lawyers, including former top-tier firm partners. This exposure will provide you with top-level insights and mentorship, accelerating your professional growth within a collaborative and high-performing legal team. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne and will support our team with the delivery of expert legal services on iconic construction projects, across Australia.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide commercially relevant legal advice in respect of construction-related disputes, project delivery, and other general legal support to CPB Contractors.

  • Assisting and advising in the management of upstream and downstream disputes
  • Assisting and advising with strategies and negotiation in respect of disputes
  • Drafting and reviewing variations, EOT claims, payment schedules, and legal/commercial correspondence
  • Liaising with key stakeholders within the legal and commercial team and the broader business
  • Providing advice and assistance in conducting claims or defence of claims in court and arbitration
  • Reviewing documentary evidence and interviewing witnesses, where necessary, taking statements
  • Attending negotiation meetings and other forums for resolving disputes
  • Instructing and engaging with external solicitors, counsel, and experts
  • Assisting with conducting work health and safety / environmental incident investigations under legal privilege
  • Assisting with the conduct of the defence of personal injury / workers compensation claims
  • Assisting in responding to subpoenas for production and other notices of request for information / documentation by government regulators
Requirements

We require a minimum of 3-4 years of post-admission experience (PQE), ideally with experience in back-end disputes in the construction industry at a well-regarded law firm or similar in-house role.

  • Ability to deliver commercially minded advice, as well as managing dispute resolution and litigation, including dealing with external providers
  • Self-driven and capable of working both autonomously and in a team environment
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent
  • An Australian practising certificate
  • In-depth understanding of the legal aspects of construction projects
  • Excellent communication, organisational, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Benefits

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your expertise can truly make an impact, and you'll be supported by experienced lawyers and construction professionals to develop your capability and expertise.

  • A competitive salary package estimated to be between $140,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Genuine mentorship, career pathways, and focus on your professional growth
  • Corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
  • Salary continuance insurance (SCI)
  • AVA Vitality membership
  • Office-based role with flexibility options
  • The chance to work on some of Australia's most significant construction projects
What We Offer You

We welcome applications from diverse groups, including Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces personnel, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds. We're proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We're committed to making CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work, offering a unique set of benefits, including:

  • A rewarding career with opportunities for development, training, and promotion from within
  • Opportunities across all construction sectors, ensuring there's always a suitable opportunity for the next stage in your career
  • Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits, including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal, and company-funded salary continuance insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation

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