Our client is a large integrated infrastructure and service businesses. Delivering a strong portfolio of work across rail, road, transmission, renewables connection, and more, they sit very much at the forefront of infrastructure across the nation.
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The Role
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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel based in either Melbourne or Sydney to join this high-performing legal team.
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In this role you will work at the centre of their major infrastructure projects, and support broader commercial strategy.
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You will:
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- Draft, review and negotiate major project, construction and commercial agreements (including EPC, ITC, Alliance, D&C;, PPP and consultancy contracts)
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- Advise on procurement strategies, tender processes and bid documentation
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- Provide commercially focused legal advice across major projects, infrastructure and development matters
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- Support contract management, risk allocation and project structuring
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- Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver successful project and commercial outcomes
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- Manage external legal advisers and supporting key project negotiations
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The Candidate
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You will be a construction, projects or infrastructure lawyer with approximately 8+ years' PQE, gained within a reputable law firm or a leading in-house environment.
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You will also bring:
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- Strong experience advising on front-end construction, infrastructure and major projects matters
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- Particular depth of experience in rail infrastructure is favourableDeep understanding of construction contracting models, procurement frameworks and risk allocation principles
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- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, and transport projects
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- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
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- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
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- A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset
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- The ability to operate effectively in a quick-paced and complex project environment
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