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Experienced Legal Counsel Wanted
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in Sydney on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for someone looking to make the move in-house and provide legal services and expertise to ensure all operations are compliant with relevant legislation.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in commercial law, construction law, services contracts, leases and debt collection. They will also possess strong front-end and negotiation skills, as well as a high level of written and verbal communication skills.
This role involves undertaking contract reviews and negotiations, providing legal advice on liability and risk identification, allocation and management, and working collaboratively with other teams. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing commercial solutions to legal risks and advising on contractual issues and claims or potential claims by or against SMEC.
In return, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake extensive contract reviews and negotiations on proposed contracts and tenders with clients and sub-consultants;
- Review and advise on other agreements and related issues (such as subcontracts, teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint ventures, leases, insurance coverage and probity arrangements);
- Provide legal advice on liability and risk identification, allocation and management (including developing commercial solutions to legal risks);
- Provide independent legal advice on contractual issues and claims or potential claims by or against SMEC to project managers and regional management;
- Work in collaboration with the Director - Commercial and Legal Services, Group Director - Insurance and Compliance Director.
- Liaise with Group Director - Insurance on questions of insurance coverage and contractual undertakings relating to insurance;
- Advising and assisting debt collection activities;
- Providing advice on matters arising in the performance and administration of contracts.
Suitable Applicants:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Law;
- A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area (desirable);
- A current Legal Practicing Certificate;
- A Member of a State Law Society;
- 5+ years PAE legal experience including commercial law, construction law, services contracts, leases and debt collection;
- Strong front end and negotiation skills;
- A high level of written and verbal skills;
- A pragmatic, practical and solution-focused approach;
- The ability to prioritise and manage tasks to meet critical deadlines and work under pressure;
- A high level of legal knowledge (contract law);
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to efficiently plan workloads and meet deadlines;
- A solid understanding of relevant Australian Standards and other common industry consultancy contracts;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Skill in undertaking a co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment.
