The Benefits

• Broad exposure across major infrastructure and building projects;
• Autonomy to lead legal support for Queensland operations;
• Collaborative, low-ego team culture with strong national support;
• Work with an award-winning business delivering high-profile projects across Australia and overseas; and
• Hybrid working environment.

Our Client

Our client is:

• A highly regarded engineering and design consultancy with a strong national presence and an expanding international footprint;
• Known for its excellence across transport, infrastructure and built environment projects, the organisation partners with leading contractors, consultants and government agencies to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions; and
• Known for its people-first culture that values collaboration, humility and integrity, the legal team is viewed as a trusted business partner supporting the company’s growth and success.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to support a growing Queensland business and contribute to high-profile projects nationally. You will:

• Draft, review and negotiate D&C, EPCM, Alliance and consultancy agreements;
• Provide legal and commercial advice through tender, delivery and completion phases;
• Support project teams on risk allocation, variations, extensions of time and claims;
• Advise on disputes, insurance and professional indemnity matters (with external counsel support as required);
• Deliver internal legal and commercial training to enhance risk awareness;
• Contribute to corporate governance, compliance and policy development; and
• Mentor junior lawyers and assist in shaping team strategy and best practice.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• 5 – 8 years’ post-admission experience, ideally in construction, projects or infrastructure law;
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills with a practical mindset;
• A sound understanding of different contracting models;
• Confidence working autonomously while collaborating closely with a national legal team; and
• A collegiate, down-to-earth approach and the ability to engage effectively with technical and commercial stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated in-house or private practice lawyer to join a respected business, enjoy broad exposure across diverse projects and play a key role in shaping the legal function in Queensland.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Amelia Klimowicz at u&u on 0407 172 575 or email her at [email protected] quoting reference number 43170.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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