The Opportunity

Our client is a prominent organisation in the energy sector in Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to working on multi-billion dollar major infrastructure projects to facilitate the move towards a renewable energy based system.

This is a 12m FTC maternity cover role, which may extend. This role is to start asap.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other documents associated with infrastructure projects.
• Provide assistance on the development of project frameworks and proactive risk management approaches.
• Manage external lawyers and act as a trusted advisor to the business and other project teams from the approvals stage to construction and delivery thereafter.
• Provide generalist advice in relation to planning and environment, construction, and employment law.
• Keep abreast of changes in the regulatory landscape and update and educate the business on how the impact such changes will have.
• Liaise with government agencies and departments in respect of matters affecting major projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
• Minimum 5 years front end experience ideally in construction and/or energy matters from time spent in either private practice or inhouse.
• Strong commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work well as a team and autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or call 0292369000.