Contracts Lawyer

Ampcontrol; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Career development

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join its Legal & Commercial Team in Australia. You will review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, tenders and related documents, and support international offices.

The role involves contract management, legislative analysis, and advising on commercial matters including acquisitions and disputes. Suitable for experienced lawyers or graduates with 1–2 years of experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts and tenders.
• Proven negotiation skills in analysis of commercial issues and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation, review and drafting of a variety of contracts and tenders.
• Ongoing review of commercial terms and conditions of tender and contract documents.
• Development of ongoing relationships with internal and external customers for key business relationships.
• Undertaking research and information collection and preparing reports on legislative compliance and IP protection.
• Assisting with acquisitions, litigation, insurance claims and other commercial matters.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Education assistance and personal career development

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Building on its success in the resources, energy and infrastructure markets, Ampcontrol is expanding significantly and as a result, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Contracts Lawyer.

Working within our Legal & Commercial Team, you will be supporting Ampcontrol’s Group of Companies, by reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and being involved in a range of general legal and commercial advisory matters. This role will also provide support to Ampcontrol’s international offices.

Specifically, the role will involve:

• Negotiation, review and drafting of a variety of contracts and tenders


• Ongoing review of commercial terms and conditions of tender and contract documents


• Development of ongoing relationships with internal and external customers for the management of key business relationships


• Undertaking research and information collection and preparing reports or advice concerning legislative compliance and changes, legislative interpretation and intellectual property protection; and


• Assisting with other commercial matters as required, including acquisitions, litigation, insurance claims and other legal matters.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

You could be an experienced contracts lawyer or legal professional looking to enjoy better work / life balance and a friendly team; or you may be a recent graduate with one to two years undergraduate / post- graduate experience. The focus is on finding a team member who has the maturity, determination, and commitment to undertaking a new role in a dynamic organisation. You will also have:

• Experience in dealing with contracts / contract management


• Proven negotiation skills in analysis of commercial issues and sound commercial acumen


• Demonstrated ability to influence successful outcomes


• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

It is essential that the successful candidate confidently demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Think you know Ampcontrol? You may be surprised.

Ampcontrol is challenging the future by solving the most complex problems in energy. Ampcontrol creates energy solutions of scale using innovation partnerships, their smart people and advanced Australian manufacturing. Their vision is to lead the global energy revolution and make net zero a reality.