Interim In-House Disputes Counsel - Infrastructure

Consult; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 124 000 - 207 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Axiom seeks an experienced disputes lawyer to support a global transportation and infrastructure client on a contract basis for an initial three months, with potential extension. The role centers on managing claims and pre-litigation matters arising from a large infrastructure project, with some general commercial work.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial disputes experience in Australia, exposure to construction or transport projects, and the ability to work in-house with a global team

Qualifications

• At least eight years’ post-qualification experience in disputes.
• Experience with expert determination and arbitration.
• Experience working with PPP consortiums and O&M contracts.
• Rail or metro infrastructure experience preferred; broader construction/infrastructure experience also relevant.
• Australian legal qualification is not required, but candidates must be based in Australia.

Responsabilités

• Lead a portfolio of claims from early strategy through negotiation and settlement.
• Develop dispute strategies and manage arbitration, litigation and expert determination processes.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on O&M contracts, including resolving contractual disputes.
• Advise project teams on dispute risks and options to support favourable outcomes.

Connaissances

Disputes experience

Litigation management

Arbitration & expert determination

Construction/infrastructure experience

In-house advisory mindset

Outils

Instruct external counsel

Contract drafting & negotiation

Description du poste

Axiom seeks an experienced disputes lawyer to support a global transportation and infrastructure client on a contract basis for an initial three months, with potential extension. The role centers on managing claims and pre-litigation matters arising from a large infrastructure project, with some general commercial work.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial disputes experience in Australia, exposure to construction or transport projects, and the ability to work in-house with a global team