Legal Counsel – Construction & Engineering
Sedgman is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Perth office. With a strong pipeline of multi-discipline projects across the Minerals Processing sector, this role offers the opportunity to provide legal services across the business, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced environment, shaping innovative solutions for our clients.
This role will be responsible for accurate, commercial and timely legal advice to the organisation, whilst ensuring legal and contractual risks are managed through compliance with Sedgman’s contract and commercial guidelines. In this role you will develop and implement appropriate risk management strategies, assisting senior members of the team with day-to-day management of legal functions and compliance with reporting requirements and corporate governance policies.
Who is Sedgman?
Sedgman is a market leader in the design, construction, and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited – one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.
Responsibilities
- Act as primary legal contact on assigned projects / contracts for construction and engineering law
- Provide high quality and practical advice on construction law matters to assist the business in critical decision making
- Provide high quality advice and guidance to the business on day-to-day legal matters
- Assist General Counsel and Company Secretary with ad hoc legal and governance requirements
- Assist in mentoring Law Clerks
- Comply with all lawful or reasonable directions from managers relating to HSE matters
- Report any incident/hazard that will or has the potential to cause harm in the workplace
- Use effective interpersonal skills in working with others to build successful working relationships
- Comply with legislative requirements, company policies, procedures and management systems
About You:
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and current Practising Certificate
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in construction and/or engineering law.
- Experience in construction, commercial and contract law, including negotiating and drafting of engineering, procurement and construction contracts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate skills MS Office suite.
- Relationship building with our stakeholders.
- Negotiation & Influencing skills.
Desired skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience in insurance law, dispute resolution and corporate law
- Some understanding of mining and mineral’s processing industries.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Time management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Previous private practice experience.
We’re on a journey and here is what we can offer you:
Resource & Energy Transition Journey: Be a part of our journey driving our engineering deliverables and innovation while supporting the business growth.
Health and Wellbeing: Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.
Career Growth, Development & Reward: You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.
How to express your interest in this opportunity:
If you're eager to apply your skills and experience to our success and shape our future direction, then this role could be the perfect fit for you. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking “Apply Now".
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor
- Current Practising Certificate
- Minimum 4 years' experience in construction and/or engineering law
- Experience in negotiating and drafting engineering, procurement and construction contracts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate skills MS Office suite
- Negotiation & Influencing skills
What We Do
CIMIC Group is an engineering-led construction, mining, services and infrastructure development leader working across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects. CIMIC Group comprises our construction businesses CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Broad, our mining and mineral processing companies Thiess (joint control) and Sedgman, our services specialist UGL, and our development and investment arm Pacific Partnerships – all supported by our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities. Our mission is to generate sustainable returns by delivering innovative and competitive solutions for clients and safe, fulfilling careers for our people. With a history since 1899, and around 30,000 people in around 20 countries, we strive to be known for our principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery, underpinned by Safety. CIMIC is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Australia Index and FTSE4Good. The principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery underpin CIMIC’s operations. These principles provide a shared language and identity for CIMIC and guide its actions. Each of these principles is underpinned by a continual focus on safety which is fundamental to CIMIC’s operations.
