Construction Lawyer
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Job Description
BESIX Watpac is seeking an inhouse Construction Lawyer to work closely with and provide assistance to the Commercial Manager with commercial contractual and legal matters including the review and preparation of contracts and agreements contracts management and issue resolution.
This role will be responsible for:
- Attend and provide support to the Commercial Manager with tender contract negotiation and dispute resolution discussions.
- Assist with drafting reviewing and negotiating subcontracts and consultant agreements to ensure alignment with commercial objectives.
- Prepare special conditions to BESIX Watpacs template suite of agreements to ensure compliance with the head contract requirements.
- Review proposed departures by subcontractors suppliers and consultants to BESIX Watpacs template suite of agreements and work closely with the Commercial Manager to progress and resolve those contractual departures.
- Review confidentiality agreements and memoranda of understandings teaming agreement and similar early engagement arrangements and draft necessary amendments.
- Assist with managing disputes claims and litigation by gathering evidence and preparing legal documents.
- Assist with the preparation of head contract commercial benchmark reviews during tenders.
Qualifications :
The incumbent in this role will require:
- Degree in law and current Queensland practising certificate.
- 23 years PQE with experience in Construction Law within a law firm.
- Ability to communicate influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative sound reasoning listening and decision making skills.
Additional Information :
Along with a competitive remuneration package and longterm career development opportunities our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:
- Wellbeing Days three additional leave days per year.
- Awards and Recognition Program rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
- Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
- Corporate discounts to gym memberships meal subscriptions and more.
- Social events and Family Days.
At BESIX Watpac we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued supported and respected. By embracing all ages gender ethnicity religion sexual orientation education and appearance our people feel safe empowered and motivated to be their best. If youre excited about this role but dont tick all the boxes we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.
Join our talented and passionate team delivering onceinageneration projects.
BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay respect to the Elders past present and emerging.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
