Legal Counsel
6 days ago
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Job Description About the business and the roleSLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality professional services. We provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
SLR Consulting has a great opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our friendly and hard-working team ideally on a full-time basis. Using your previous experience, you will work within the Contracts & Risk team providing efficient and reliable assistance to our technical consultants and clients. Key Responsibilities Job tasks and responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Draft and negotiate consultancy services contracts, standard form contracts/subcontracts and other commercial agreements. Analyse contracts to ensure they comply with statutory regulations, insurance obligations and our QMS/ policy requirements. Independently review and provide advice on contracts and agreements, leases, and other commercial documents. Analyse potential risks involved with specific contracts terms and conditions and escalate any risk concerns where required. Participates in technical and/or professional associations and stays up-to date with legislative changes. Reviews and maintains contract terms and conditions and provide input to insurance policy renewals. Works efficiently and effectively with third parties to ensure statutory compliance and minimalize contractual risk and exposure. Deliver a high standard of work, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept informed. Create regular status reports regarding progress on projects. Contribute to training programs for non-legal staff. Skills and experience
A minimum of 4 years' experience in either an inhouse legal team of an engineering/ environmental science consultancy, or within a commercial law firm will be highly regarded.
The ideal candidate will also have: Relevant Legal, Commerce or Business degree. Experience in negotiating contracts and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail focused and able to work with tight timeframes to meet internal client needs. Computer literacy and excellent attention to detail. Excellent business judgment and high level of professionalism. Highly organised, excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Have willingness to explore and recommend commercially viable options and solutions to the business and to our teams you support. Our benefits at SLR include
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including: Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best. Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development. Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave (with the option to access an additional 8 weeks of leave if you become the primary carer within 18months of the birth or adoption of the child). Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR. Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates. Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, discounts (from 100’s of major retailers) reward, recognition and wellbeing Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease and superannuation) an online corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being. We know it can sometimes be difficult and frustrating applying for roles; wondering if the role is right for you and if your experience is right for SLR. Many people won’t apply for roles unless they feel they tick every box on the checklist. At SLR we look for many different skills and technical competencies and we’re always looking for how new team members can add value to the business and to our culture. If you think this role isn’t quite for you, but you have a desire to work with us, we’d still love to hear from you
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team
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