Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements, including commercial and construction contracts

Your new company

The organisation is an Australian Government-owned Commonwealth Corporate Entity which plays a vital role in managing critical infrastructure and providing services to industry. The organisation is engaged in transformational, multi-billion-dollar programs and is looking for highly skilled and committed senior corporate counsel to support these critical, nation-building works.

Your new role

Working with a high degree of autonomy as part of a small team of senior legal counsel, the primary purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, responsive and practical legal advice and support to the organisation's critical programs and projects. The role will focus on commercial contracting for a wide range of projects. The role will be required to manage legal risk, support strategic outcomes and contribute to the successful delivery of the organisation's program of work across a variety of areas and disciplines. The role includes involvement in a number of construction-related matters, including construction contracting, contract management and disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements, including commercial and construction contracts
• Provide high quality timely and commercially focused legal advice across a range of matters including contracts, property, construction, and environmental law
• Assess, manage, and mitigate legal risks associated with critical procurement, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices in contract management
• As required, lead the resolution of legal disputes, providing strategic advice and engaging in settlement negotiations to secure optimal outcomes for the organisation
• Build and maintain strong and trusted working relationships with internal teams and instruct and manage external legal providers to ensure cost-effective and efficient delivery of legal services
• Perform the role of Senior Legal Counsel with integrity, objectivity and independence, consistent with the obligations of a legal practitioner and demonstrate an understanding of the additional obligations of working for a Corporate Commonwealth entity

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in law with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
  
• Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia with a current Practising Certificate
  
• Ability to hold and retain suitable security clearances
  
• Proven expertise in complex commercial contracting, with a strong background in procurement, services agreements, and government contracts. Experience in construction contracts will be viewed favourably
  
• Exceptional legal technical skills, including outstanding drafting abilities and a capacity to think critically and creatively when addressing legal and commercial challenges
  
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of successfully navigating complex, high-stakes negotiations and risk management in a commercial context
  
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders
  
  
  

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to be a key legal advisor on one of Australia's most critical infrastructure projects
  
• Work with a high-performing, collegiate legal team
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on rewarding exceptional legal expertise and contributions
  
• Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to grow in a dynamic, transformative organisation
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jayde Ashmore now on 61127636.

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