Legal Counsel

Construction Lawyer – Melbourne, Australia APNA

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Mott MacDonald is a leading engineering, management and development consultancy and one of the world's largest employee-owned companies. We're here because we support, empower and trust brilliant people to take on tomorrow's biggest challenges.
 
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 
 
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 
 
Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. 
 
About the role:

You will be a part of our APNA (Asia Pacific) region involved in multiple different territories, covering established jurisdictions such as Singapore, Hong Kong/Greater China and Australia, but the majority of your duties will be for Australia.
 
The successful candidate will have circa. 2-4 years of experience gained through private practice and/or in-house, preferably with a focus on commercial or construction law or litigation. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of legal disciplines including, contract reviews, contract negotiation, construction law advice, corporate law, disputes, claims, litigation and insurance. 
  
The location of the role is Melbourne, Australia.
 
You will need to have excellent drafting, cooperation, communication and negotiation skills. You will be a person who can manage their own workload and be self-reliant, but is equipped with excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills as you’ll be advising key stakeholders on significant projects that shape the communities in which we live.
 
Job Description

•    Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, subconsultancy agreements and framework agreements.
•    Review and identify departures from our governance as part of the review of such commercial agreements and assist project teams with obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate.
•    Confidently advise business on applicable laws, jurisdictions and regulations.
•    Revise and maintain legal templates for use across the Group ensuring they reflect current best practice and legislation.
•    Draft and update legal guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations.
•    Advise business on litigation and insurance matters, which may include liaising with outside counsel and technical experts.
•    Assisting Regional General Counsel and other members of the regional team.
•    Support other parts of the Legal Department, such as the Ethics & Compliance and Data Protection teams.
 
Candidate Specification

•    Qualified lawyer with 2-4 years PQE
•    Relevant experience either in private practice or in-house.
•    Good practical experience in the application of legal concepts and commercial law.
•    Good analytical skills
•    Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
•    Ability to confidently communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
•    Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team with drive.   
 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

•    Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
•    Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
•    Employee resource groups including social clubs, and Inclusive Network for Women
•    Annual health checks 
•    Professional development

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We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
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