Graduate Lawyer

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0 . This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role :

Providing legal advice and strategy relating to contract administration, claims and dispute management. The role will also include contract drafting, legal research and advising on legal aspects of project delivery, liability and legal compliance.

Qualifications :

Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW (preferred). White Card (can be obtained prior to commencement)

Experience :

Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a graduate legal role and or administrative or problem-solving role Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works is desirable Strong interest in learning about construction and contracts law

Required Competencies :

Solid technical writing and communication skills Willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in its own work A problem solver Undertake objective, critical analysis to draw accurate conclusions that recognise and manage contextual issues Work through issues, weigh up alternatives and identify the most effective solutions Stay calm and act constructively in highly pressured and unpredictable environments Take account of the wider business / commercial context when considering options to resolve issues Strong data management, analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities :

Assist the Project Legal Counsel with legal related tasks Assist with reviewing procurement contracts and correspondences Handling office tasks and administrative duties, i.e. photocopying and scanning Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, providing support on relevant contract administration matters Assist with any disputes or SOPA claims with subcontractor or the Client File Management Assist the Project Legal Counsel in the preparation of notices and formal contract documentation Maintain a bank guarantee register Assist the Project Legal Counsel with organising and preparing for internal training sessions Prepare overview and quick reference guides to upstream and downstream contract terms

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager / Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits . This includes :

Competitive Salary The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Parental Leave Qantas Club Membership discounts Professional Development

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.

Project Overview : Snowy 2.0 Project Promotional Video - YouTube #J-18808-Ljbffr