Graduate Lawyer

Future Generation Joint Venture - FGJV; Snowy Monaro Regional Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Qantas Club Membership discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is seeking a Legal Graduate to support contract administration, procurement, and legal research for Snowy 2.0. The role involves drafting, reviewing contracts, and advising on corporate governance and compliance within a major Australian hydro project.

The successful candidate will assist the Project Legal Counsel, manage templates and documentation, and interact with stakeholders across departments. NSW-registered applicants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW (preferred)
• White Card

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Legal Counsel with legal related tasks.
• Assist with reviewing procurement contracts and related correspondence.
• Assist with developing and maintaining contract templates and letter templates and update the register for templates.
• Handling office tasks and administrative duties, such as photocopying and scanning.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders, providing support on contract administration matters.
• Assist with disputes or SOPA claims with subcontractor or client.
• Maintain files and documentation effectively.
• Assist in preparing notices and formal contract documentation.
• Maintain a bank guarantee register.
• Prepare for internal training sessions and create reference guides.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

NSW practicing certificate eligibility

Job description

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

The Legal Graduate is responsible for providing legal advice and strategy relating to contract administration, claims and procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers. The role will also include contract drafting, review, negotiations, legal research and advising on legal aspects of project delivery, liability, corporate governance and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW (preferred), or prior experience working as a receptionist and or in a legal office.
• White Card

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a legal or administrative role
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable project works is desirable

Required Competencies

• Solid technical writing and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in their own work
• Able to think critically and solve problems
• Undertake objective, critical analysis to draw accurate conclusions that recognise and manage contextual issues
• Work through issues, weigh up alternatives and identify the most effective solutions,
• Strong attention to detail
• Stay calm and act constructively in highly pressured and unpredictable environments
• Take account of the wider business and commercial context when considering options to resolve issues
• Strong data management, analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills

Core Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Legal Counsel with legal related tasks.
• Assist with reviewing procurement contracts and related correspondence.
• Assis with developing and maintaining contract templates and letter templates and update the register for templates.
• Handling office tasks and administrative duties, such as photocopying and scanning.
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, providing support on relevant contract administration matters.
• Assist the Project Legal Counsel with any disputes or SOPA claims with subcontractor or the Client.
• Manage files and documentation effectively.
• Assist the Project Legal Counsel in the preparation of notices and formal contract documentation.
• Maintain a bank guarantee register.
• Assist the Project Legal Counsel with organising and preparing for internal training sessions.
• Prepare overview and quick reference guides to upstream and downstream contract terms.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

Other Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Corporate

• Adhere to Future Generation Join Venture (FGJV) policies and procedures.

Health & Safety

• Comply with FGJV’s WHS policies and procedures.
• Take personal accountability for safety and consider its impact on others.

Team

• Collaborate effectively within and across departments.

Environmental

• Comply with FGJV’s environmental policies and directives.

Quality

• Comply with FGJV’s quality policies and directives.

Financial

• Comply with FGJV’s financial policies and directives.

Time Management & Planning

• Complete deliverables accurately and on time.
• Align work with Project goals and schedule.

Industrial Relations

• Comply with Workplace Relations Management Plan and National Codes and Guidelines.

Sustainability

• Comply with Sustainability Management Procedure and related obligations.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qantas Club Membership discounts
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project,

Project Overview: Snowy 2.0 Project Promotional Video - YouTube