Corporate Counsel

About the role

Our Asia Pacific Risk Management team is highly respected in our business, and our advice is actively sought out. We have a vacancy for a Corporate Counsel to lead the delivery of legal and risk management support to our fast paced and exciting Buildings Business Line in Australia. This role can be based in either our Sydney or Brisbane office.

You will support the full gambit of projects, from specialist services such as sustainability and acoustics, through to large social infrastructure projects working with contractors on ECI, PPP and Joint Ventures. You will have the support of the regions Managing Counsel, and a team of paralegals to assist in the delivery of services and also have exposure to work across our broader Australian and Asia Pacific business as needed

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Advise on Stantec’s project engagements - including contract review, negotiation and risk management practices.
• Claims and dispute management
• Assisting and advising on day-to-day project issues including variation and EOT claims
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to legal and governance matters
• Management of external law firms
• Training on legal and governance matters to Stantec employees
• Providing high quality strategic advice on the legal risks and issues associated with Stantec’s business in Australia.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• 8 – 10 years of general commercial law experience gained in a quality legal firm environment, or in house.
• Commercially savvy with a solutions-based focus with respect to contract and risk issues.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong client delivery focus
• A good understanding of legal and commercial aspects of contracts, with a specific focus on engineering consultancy or construction projects.
• Experience in disputes and professional indemnity and public liability claims
• Demonstrated experience on Design and Construct Projects
• A thorough understanding of relevant Australian legislation
• Be qualified to practice in Australia 

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture 

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together. 

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.