Principal Legal Counsel
Vor 7 Tagen
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play.
With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is currently seeking a highly experienced and well-rounded senior in-house lawyer to work full-time as Principal Legal Counsel joining our high-performing Legal, Compliance and Privacy team.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide support to the legal function while driving the efficient and effective delivery of legal outcomes to the business.
This is an opportunity to work with industry leaders within a great team.
Role is open to candidates based in Australia.
Principal Legal Counsel:
Opportunity to step up or into a true 2IC role
Carriage of contracts for major construction projects
Join a tier 1 global organisation that is committed to putting its people first
Flexible, supportive and welcoming work environment and culture
Opportunity to work with great leaders in the industry and cutting-edge projects
Opportunity to mentor, manage and coach members of a highly functioning legal team
Role accountabilities:
Carriage of reviews and negotiation for complex contracts and major projects (D&C, PPP, alliancing and hybrid models e.g.
incentivized target cost);
Carriage of claims, disputes and litigation (predominantly professional indemnity & public liability claims against Arcadis);
Providing technically and commercially sound legal advice as a trusted advisor to the General Counsel and all levels of the Australian business on a variety of topics such as contracts, disputes, risk management, employment, WHS, intellectual property, facilities management, privacy, compliance, corporate governance and other commercial matters;
Direct supervision and line management responsibilities including support and mentorship to your direct reports and accountability for their prompt, efficient and effective review of their deliverables;
Identifying opportunities and leading internal initiatives with our Legal Operations Lead on innovations and improvement of existing systems, process and service to the business.
Preparing, coordinating and delivering internal training on legal and commercial issues.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Law from an Australian university or legal qualification which is recognised in Australia and current practicing certificate; Postgraduate qualifications in a related area is an advantage
Significant and demonstrated experience in leading complex transactions and/or disputes at executive levels including major projects, construction, resources or engineering (8+ years PQE);
Sound understanding of alternative contract and commercial models and procurement processes,
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Experience as a manager, mentor and/or supervisor of a team of lawyers and paralegals/law clerks;
Pragmatic and commercial approach aligned with Arcadis' culture and values;
Well-developed interpersonal skills;
The ability to juggle multiple competing priorities during your work hours, while providing effective support to your immediate team;
Experience in working with people from varied backgrounds and cultures;
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
The ability to lead by example and carry out stewardship for the business (as a steward of WHS and safety obligations).
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
It's why we are pioneering a skill-based approach, where you can hardness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis.
Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
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