Competitive remuneration package on offerMake it yours.Experience the excitement of building a career in an evolving construction business where people and performance make amazing things happen.This is SymalSymal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry. We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development.Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow.The role:We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join Symal's fast-paced and dynamic Legal Team. The role will primarily involve front-end work as well as some corporate, industrial relations, and project operational support. The role will report to the Symal Group's General Counsel and be based in our Melbourne office providing support to our operations Australia wide.Your every day:Working closely with Symal's estimating team to review proposed contracts and associated documents with requests for tenders. From these, identifying from a legal perspective key/substantial risks and reporting on these risks to tender teams.Negotiating contract amendments with prospective clients, joint venture partners, and external lawyers.Providing strategic legal advice on intellectual property, data protection, and general commercial matters.Providing sign-off advice in connection with the approval and execution of contracts in accordance with Symal's policies and procedures.Advising project teams throughout the lifecycle of projects on interpretation and contract administration issues, including strategy for dealing with delays, cost overruns, and unexpected events.Who are you?Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalentExperience in the construction sector is preferred but not essentialExcellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex concepts clearlyRisk assessment and risk mitigation skills - ability to identify risks/issues and offer practical commercially appropriate solutions to manage/mitigate risksNegotiation and influencing skillsCommercial and business acumenA career with usSymal is an equal opportunity employer. Our teams are made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, with aligned ways of working, enabling us to overcome any challenge, advance our careers and outperform competitors.Staff perks and benefits offered to build an engaged and talented workforce include:Tailored professional development opportunities for career advancementOpportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projectsAnnual social calendar of fun activities and eventsA corporate social responsibility program for the chance to support not-for-profits and social enterprisesBonus leave days, including your birthday off and a day of wellbeingHundreds of discounts at leading retailers with our employee perk programAccess to free curated health and wellness contentAccess to 24/7 confidential support from a nurse or wellbeing expertWe're committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, free from bias, and accessible for all candidates.We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
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