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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Expertise in engineering and construction law, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, drafting, and risk management. Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice and support to stakeholders while ensuring compliance and effective project outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor Of LawsAustralian Practising Certificate8 Years Post-Admission ExperienceNegotiating Engineering And Construction ContractsStrong Knowledge Of Construction Law
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract ReviewDispute ResolutionRisk AllocationProcurement AgreementsCorporate LawContract AdministrationEPC And EPCM ExperienceCommercial TransactionsJoint Ventures
Soft Skills
Negotiation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention To DetailJudgement
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Australian Practising Certificate
Industry Keywords
Construction LawEngineering ContractsMining SectorMinerals ProcessingCorporate Governance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as a specialist legal adviser on engineering and construction contracts across front-end, project delivery and operational phases
- Provide expert, commercially focused advice on construction law matters
- Lead head contract reviews, including conditions of contract, risk allocation and subcontract flow-down requirements
- Develop practical responses to contractual issues arising during construction and operations, focusing on early dispute resolution
- Draft, review and negotiate complex engineering, construction and procurement agreements across Sedgman’s global business
- Advise on corporate and commercial transactions, including joint ventures and M&A
- Partner with project, commercial and executive stakeholders to identify legal risk early and support effective project outcomes
- Assist the General Counsel with day-to-day management of the legal function, corporate governance and business-critical matters
- Support continuous improvement in legal processes, contracting practices and risk management
- Mentor and support less experienced team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Laws and a current Australian practising certificate
- Minimum of 8 years’ post-admission experience in commercial and contract law
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting engineering and construction contracts and various procurement agreements
- Strong knowledge of construction law, contract administration, insurance, dispute resolution and corporate law
- Demonstrated experience within both EPC and EPCM environments in the construction, mining or minerals processing sectors is essential
- In-house legal experience is highly regarded
- Well-developed negotiation skills
- Ability to work through complex legal and commercial issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide clear advice to technical, commercial and senior stakeholders
- High degree of professional integrity, sound judgement and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and deliver within tight timeframes
- Must be eligible to hold a current Australian practising certificate
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working options
- Access to a range of employee benefits
- Salary continuance insurance
- Supportive, collegiate team environment
- Exposure to complex work across projects, regions and jurisdictions
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders and project teams
- Opportunity to influence commercial performance and project delivery