Project Lawyer

About Laing O'Rourke
Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O'Rourke owns one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That's the #powerofexperience.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Project Lawyer with a minimum of 6 years' post admission experience to join one of our projects in Australia. With opportunities available for candidates based in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, this is a permanent role and is a unique opportunity to join a strong in-house legal team with great career development opportunities, mentorship and the ability to make the role your own.
A competitive salary package is on offer, depending on the level of experience. Laing O'Rourke offers exciting career opportunities working on some of Australia's most exciting infrastructure projects, supported by industry leading professional development programs.
The role includes being an integral member of the project Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contributing to key project leadership and reporting meetings / decisions. Reporting to the Project Director and functionally to the Head of Legal, your role will promote the delivery of a successful project and involve ownership and responsibility for the project's legal services including for the following,
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic legal advice , providing the Laing O'Rourke executive and senior project leadership with legal advice on strategic matters and ad hoc issues arising from time to time to support to the 'live' project.
Project set up
and ensuring bid mitigation strategies are transferred and administered through the project set up.
Procurement strategy
including setting up the supply chain agreements with head contract pass throughs and assisting Commercial and Procurement teams with supply chain contract negotiations.
Head contract compliance , assisting with the preparation of guidance and template documents for the administration of the head contract and working with Commercial to ensure effective contract administration and compliance during the project.
Compliance , including providing support to Laing O'Rourke and the project to ensure compliance with key contractual and business processes.
Claims and entitlement strategy , working with the project to develop and implement the strategy for ensuring the business successfully identifies, pursues and recovers its contractual entitlements in a proactive manner.
Training , including identifying and implementing a training plan for the project to ensure the head contract is understood and being administered correctly as well other key areas for the project (security of payment, Code compliance (with IR), supply chain negotiation etc).
There will also be opportunities in broader business priorities and strategic initiatives.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
A current Australian practising certificate and a minimum of 6 years' post admission experience.
In-house experience and experience in delivering large-scale building or infrastructure projects with top-tier constructors would be well regarded.
A good working knowledge of construction law and experience advising 'live' construction and engineering projects.
Some experience and capability in contractual claims / disputes and formal dispute processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation will be favourably considered.
The ability to work autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
A pragmatic and practical approach which is solutions focussed.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A drive to succeed.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at
from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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