In-House Construction Lawyer

Description:

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world .

BESIX Watpac is seeking an in-house Construction Lawyer to work closely with and provide assistance to the Commercial Manager with commercial, contractual and legal matters including the review and preparation of contracts and agreements, contracts management, and issue resolution.

This role will be responsible for:

1. Attend and provide support to the Commercial Manager with tender, contract negotiation and dispute resolution discussions.
2. Assist with drafting, reviewing and negotiating subcontracts and consultant agreements to ensure alignment with commercial objectives.
3. Prepare special conditions to BESIX Watpac’s template suite of agreements to ensure compliance with the head contract requirements.
4. Review proposed departures by subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to BESIX Watpac’s template suite of agreements and work closely with the Commercial Manager to progress and resolve those contractual departures.
5. Review confidentiality agreements and memoranda of understandings, teaming agreement and similar early engagement arrangements and draft necessary amendments.
6. Assist with managing disputes, claims and litigation by gathering evidence and preparing legal documents.
7. Assist with the preparation of head contract commercial benchmark reviews during tenders.

The incumbent in this role will require:

1. Degree in law and current Queensland practising certificate.
2. 2-3 years PQE with experience in Construction Law within a law firm.
3. Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
4. Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

1. Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
2. Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
3. Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
4. Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
5. Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

Associate

Full-time

Legal

Construction