Legal Counsel - Pre Contracts

Corporate Office, Henderson

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

This is a genuine in-house Legal Counsel opportunity focused on the front end of the deal, the point where risk is allocated and value is won or lost. You'll review tenders and Head Contracts, negotiate directly with Principals, and shape the contractual foundations of some of Australia's most significant defence, marine, resources and infrastructure projects before a single weld is laid. Working alongside our Head of Legal, you'll be mentored by senior legal leadership and have direct exposure to management and executives from day one, with a clear pathway to grow into a senior legal role. The position is full-time, based at our Corporate Offices in Henderson.

If you're an admitted lawyer with construction law experience looking to move in-house , or to sharpen your focus on high-value negotiation and front-end work, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Review tender documentation and Head Contracts, identify contractual and commercial risks, and issue commercial clarifications.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal documentation in support of tenders and new projects.
Conduct and coordinate commercial and legal negotiations with Principals and contractors.
Draft strategic pre-contracts agreements.
Prepare and manage securities and insurances in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
Provide advice and input to the internal estimating team on insurance and tender risks and the pricing thereof.
Provide advice on contracting and contractual risk allocation across the tender and pre-contracts process.
Identify, brief and instruct specialist external legal counsel as required.
Support the Head of Legal in providing legal advice to management and executives on contractual issues.
Liaise with procurement, risk management and audit personnel across the business.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:

Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
A minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience in private practice or in-house.
Great attention to detail and an ability to see beyond the written contract risks.
Experience in Australian construction law, ideally with front-end / transactional exposure.
A sound understanding of construction contracting models and risk allocation.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Commercial acumen and the ability to communicate risk clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Experience in the heavy engineering, construction, resources or defence sectors (highly regarded).

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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