Legal Counsel

2 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia AECOM Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel - Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and ambitious lawyer to join our Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Legal Team in Melbourne. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing critical legal advice on high-stakes transactions, drafting and negotiating key contracts, and tackling complex disputes head-on.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate AECOM's project contracts, including consultancy services agreements, alliance, tender services, SaaS, PM and EPCM agreements, and related ancillary documentation.
  • Provide ad-hoc legal advice regarding AECOM's project pursuits, including bid qualification and departure statements, probity and procurement, deal structuring, conflicts management, and other collateral matters.
  • Assist with the preparation of internal project approvals and engage with internal clients during the delivery phase of projects.
  • Manage claims and disputes, including judicial and administrative litigation, and draft or settle internal and external communications with law firms, clients, and other stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • A tertiary qualification in law and admission to practice in Victoria.
  • An understanding of infrastructure projects and government procurement processes.
  • Previous experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience in a multinational consultant or contractor will be viewed favorably.
  • Demonstrated track record of adding value to a diverse and dynamic business.

AECOM is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We offer a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Join us and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.



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