Senior Legal Counsel, Professional Indemnity Lawyer - Global Construction
JLegal Australia is partnering exclusively with a Global Construction and Engineering Organisation, who is shaping communities of the future with dedicated sustainable development.
With offices in over 100 countries, the business is experiencing high growth across APAC and a unique opportunity has opened for a Professional Indemnity Construction Lawyer, to join the team and manage professional indemnity, disputes, arbitration and litigation matters for the business.Global leader in the construction industryHigh performing and award-winning legal teamMajor construction and sustainable infrastructure projectsResponsibilitiesManage large professional indemnity claims and public liabilityOversee Security of Payments (SOPA) for the business and maintain regulatory and legislative complianceLead national dispute negotiations and claims managementManaging a range of complex contentious matters and significant domestic and regional client relationshipsAdvising clients on complex litigation and contractual, regulatory and legislative issuesProviding high-level strategic advice on dispute avoidance and risk managementBe part of a collaborative Global Legal Team and play a pivotal role in a growing global businessThe Successful CandidateA Senior Associate / Special Counsel level lawyer, in a Professional Indemnity team of a tier one firm or currently doing this work in-house in a similar construction organisation.
Circa 8-12 years PQEProven ability to handle complex legal issues with business-focused solutions, coupled with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skillsStrong knowledge of Security of Payments Act (SOPA)Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including client representatives, engineers, and external counselSolutions-focused and strategic approach is essentialA senior lawyer who can work both autonomously and collaboratively to deliver effective results for the business
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