Senior Legal Counsel - Construction & Energy Deals

A W Edwards Pty Limited; St Leonards; Hybride; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice across complex projects, contracts and operational matters. You will be a trusted adviser to senior management, identifying and managing legal risk while protecting the organisation's interests.

Based at the Sydney Head Office with a flexible working policy, the role involves front-end transactional work, negotiating head contracts with public and private clients, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Admitted as a legal practitioner with a current practising certificate in Australia or other common law jurisdiction.
• Significant senior or specialist in-house or private practice experience.
• Experience in legal and construction/energy industry sectors.
• Some M&A or corporate/commercial experience desirable.
• Experience working with senior management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience managing external legal advisers is desirable.
• Experience in commercial contracts, construction, infrastructure, delivery, claims or other complex legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, legal requirements and industry practices.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate head contracts with public and private sector clients across a range of sectors.
• Support preparation, review, negotiation and management of contracts and other legal documents.
• Provide clear and timely legal advice to operations and management teams.
• Identify, assess and manage legal, contractual, regulatory and operational risks.
• Act as a recognised part of the corporate decision-making process by providing legal reviews and support to senior management and stakeholders.
• Advise on the legal implications of client and Bouygues Construction Group strategies, policies and projects.
• Lead legal research and analysis to support compliance with organisational policies, contracts, laws, regulations.
• Monitor and implement legal developments, industry trends and best practice.
• Develop practical and innovative solutions to legal problems and emerging risk.
• From time to time contribute towards corporate initiatives including acquisition activity.
• Manage external legal advisers where required.
• Contribute to the development and review of legal policies, procedures, templates and compliance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records of legal matters, advice, contracts, risks and outcomes.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to legal team members and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote legal integrity, corporate accountability and efficiency, collaboration, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Legal analysis

Contract review

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Legal research

Strategic advising

Leadership coaching

Formation

Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Description du poste

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice across complex projects, contracts and operational matters. You will be a trusted adviser to senior management, identifying and managing legal risk while protecting the organisation's interests.

Based at the Sydney Head Office with a flexible working policy, the role involves front-end transactional work, negotiating head contracts with public and private clients, and