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BESIX Watpac are looking for a legal resource to join our fast paced and dynamic team on a 12-month Maternity Leave cover basis, reporting to the business unit Commercial Manager. This role will be based in our Melbourne office providing support to our Victorian and South Australian business unit. The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensure compliance with BESIX Watpac’s policies and procedures;
• Prepare legal and commercial benchmark reviews of tender head contracts;
• Report on legal risks in tenders and work with tender teams to address these;
• Prepare returnable schedules outlining proposed head contract departures including where required, preparing amendments to the head contract;
• Preparation and negotiation of any consultancy agreements, JV agreements, confidentiality deeds and the like required for tender submission including ensuring agreements meet the requirements of any issued RFT; and
• Review and respond to proposed departures by subcontractors and consultants to BESIX Watpac’s template suite of agreements;
• Preparation of Subcontract, Consultant and Supply Agreements to align with executed head contract terms.
• Work with construction bid lead to ensure our response on contractual and legal terms reflects the reality of risk as applicable for the relevant project and a proactive approach.
• Actively strategise and assist in driving the strategy and best course of action (legal and non-legal) to close old project issues or potential action. Understands that minimising legal and dispute related pathways is important.
• In conjunction with the Commercial Manager – Vic & SA, maintain the Important Document register and manage the issue and return of all head contract bank guarantees / insurance bonds
• In consultation with the General Manager, Group Commercial Manager and Group Contracts Manager, and consistent with the Schedule of Delegated Authority, manage the Vic & SA Construction division’s commercial issues, minor and major contract disputes including insurance matters.
• Provide general legal and commercial advice to the Vic & SA business.
• Assist with coordination and management of external legal counsel.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.
 
As we transform into a truly iconic Australian business, your opportunities for growth with us are limitless.  
 
To find out more about us, visit About - Team Global Express

• Newly created position – A legal role designed to make an impact 
• Located on the fringe of the CBD, 5 minutes from Museum station - Full time permanent role 
• Advancement orientated ASX list technology company 
• Advancement opportunity - Join a team of senior and talented professionals that inspire and challenge you 

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT?   

Our client is an Australian-based ASX listed communications and networking company with a vision to create secure, personalised remote connections for every user. It has received numerous industry awards for its technology, including being a worldwide winner of the Global Security Challenge. Headquartered in Sydney, our client has a presence globally including in Ireland, Japan, China, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Pakistan, UAE, Chile, USA and Europe. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our client’s team. Reporting to the Executive (Legal and Compliance) this role is suited to senior lawyer looking to expand their career with aspirations to grow into a more senior internal role. The purpose of this new position is work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure achieves strong commercial outcomes and meets it’s legal and compliance requirements. The Senior Legal Counsel will work closely alongside COO, Risk, HR and CoSec functions and advise across all areas of the business to ensure it is proactively managing our legal risks and compliances effectively and manage any legal matters. 

Key aspects of the role include: 

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial documents and contracts, or, where appropriate, arranging for external legal advice or review (including agreements with customers for sale of products and services, agency and broker agreements, leases, supplier and service provider agreements etc). 

Providing legal support and advice: 

• for establishment of new entities, alliances and joint ventures as required in Australia and internationally. 

• for obtaining relevant licences, permits and authorisations in Australia and internationally. 

• generally, across commercial matters, regulatory matters, internal policies and procedures. 

Assisting business (including sales and marketing, HR, operations and customer service, technology, finance and other business teams) with: 

• development of due diligence and contract management initiatives to ensure third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners meet compliance standards and do not pose undue risk to the business. 

• implementation and management of contract management systems to streamline contract workflows, track contract obligations, and manage risk 

• Assessment and mitigation of legal risks associated with supply chain management, vendor relationships, and outsourcing arrangements. 
• Managing litigation, disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations involving our client, including working with external counsel and representing our client in legal proceedings where relevant. 
• Managing and protecting our client intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. 
• Ensuring our client and relevant stakeholders are abreast of relevant laws and any applicable changes in the jurisdictions it operates within. 
• Advising on data privacy laws and regulations, developing privacy policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. 
• Assisting with the implementation of a robust compliance framework, including ongoing monitoring of compliance obligations. 
• Developing and maintaining Compliance Program in line with requirements of ASIC, ASX, telecommunications and other relevant regulators and in Australia and overseas.   
• Assist with internal policy reviews to ensure compliance with statutory and/or client requirements. 
• Reviewing promotional material produced by our client or any third party which promotes our client to ensure it complies with the promotional material legal requirements as set out by ASIC and legislation. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced growth environment. We are especially interested in candidates who possesses the ability to think commercially and are capable effectively managing stakeholders and competing priorities. If you are seeking a legal role which will shape the long-term success of a business, we want to hear from you. 

• Legal degree and holds a current legal practising certificate.   

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience. 
• Demonstrated success in successfully achieving exceptional legal outcomes for clients or organisations (where inhouse). 
• Effective written and verbal communicator and can create and deliver relevant content and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Natural drive with a self-starting attitude to consistently propel initiatives forward with determination and enthusiasm. 
• Manages professional relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation, builds appropriate rapport, builds constructive and effective relationships to drive results. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities with the ability to prioritise work and focus on what is most important via effective stakeholder management. 
• A natural team player, and an active collaborator and contributor to the growing team to ensure we generate great innovative ideas together. 

 You can reach out to Celine Drogat at [email protected] if you have any questions about this role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial phone call.