Legal Counsel

3 months ago

Sydney, Australia Stockland Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Stockland Group Legal team to work across an interesting and diverse scope of work. As a Legal Counsel supporting our Construction team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across a broad spectrum of areas within the Stockland business.

This is a permanent full-time role based in either Sydney or Brisbane.

About the role

As part of a dedicated team of experienced lawyers, you will be responsible for assisting the lawyers within the team and contributing to Group Financial performance by ensuring effective management of legal expenditure and providing specialist legal advice and drafting legal documentation.

  • Reviewing contract departures from contractors and consultants from various disciplines such as construction, engineering and design services for development projects
  • Proactively driving contract negotiations with contractors and consultants to assist Project and Development Managers in meeting Stockland’s governance standards
  • Supporting Project and Development Managers on developing mitigation strategies for contractual terms outside Stockland’s risk profile
  • Drafting, reviewing and/or finalising construction and other procurement contracts including consultancy and service agreements for major projects
  • Providing contractual supporting during the construction phase of projects including providing support in any dispute resolution process with external stakeholders
  • Undertaking due diligence of construction and development contracts in the acquisition of assets and capital partnering transactions
  • Providing assistance to other members of Group Legal

About you

  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications
  • Hold valid practice certificate permitting practice in New South Wales or Queensland.
  • 5+ years PQE
  • Sound technical understanding of construction law (front or back end), Australian Standards Contracts or bespoke contracts and major government or private infrastructure contracting demonstrated through previous experience in-house or in a quality law firm
  • You are commercially minded, and solutions driven
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and this includes good negotiation skills
  • Ability to establish creditability and build rapport quickly
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work well as a team member
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to be able to prioritise tasks and manage expectations
  • High levels of integrity

The Stockland Proposition

At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.

Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date.

Apply today – Stockland – a better way to live

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to careers@stockland.com.au

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