Construction Lawyer
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Job Summary
BESIX Watpac is seeking an in-house Construction Lawyer to work closely with our Vic & SA Construction business unit providing support and advice in the review management and improvement of BESIX Watpacs contracts and agreements.
Based in our Melbourne CBD office the key responsibilities of this position include:
- Advise the business on contract interpretation and administration on our projects.
- Identify and advise on key contractual and legal risks and provide advice to the business on risk management and dispute avoidance.
- Prepare returnable schedules regarding proposed head contract departures including where required preparing amendments to the head contract.
- Attend tender contract and dispute resolution discussions and negotiations.
- Prepare special conditions to BESIX Watpacs template suite of agreements to ensure compliance with the head contract requirements.
- Review and respond to proposed departures by subcontractors and consultants to BESIX Watpacs template suite of agreements.
- Review confidentiality agreements and memoranda of understandings and draft necessary amendments.
- Assist in the management of formal legal disputes including coordination of external legal counsel.
Qualifications :
The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:
- Degree in law and current practising certificate (or capable of having one).
- 3-10 years PQE experienced in construction law (preferably including front end experience).
- Ability to communicate influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
- Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of theoretical and practical problems.
Additional Information :
Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term 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 once-in-a-generation 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 :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
A multidisciplinary group with over 110 years experience. Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. This wide-range expe ... View more
