At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day
That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all.
See where your commitment could take you.
GHD's APAC Legal team is enjoying a buoyant market and very strong forward workload so it is a wonderful time to join the business as Legal Counsel. Reporting to the APAC Assistant General Counsel in Sydney, you will be part of an engaged, collaborative and accomplished APAC legal team, and will partner with the business as a key legal and strategic advisor. This role will see you supporting internal, multi-disciplinary clients, within a committed, dynamic and encouraging work environment.
Offering a good variety of work that will see you involved in:
- Reviewing, negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy contracts in a range of contexts involving the delivery of professional services including for major infrastructure projects.
- Providing pragmatic advice on:
- General legal issues that arise from day to day in a global consulting firm in the areas such as employment, privacy and contract law, intellectual property law, commercial disputes and litigation management.
- Legislative compliance, internal policies and some corporate governance matters.
- Assisting in providing training on legal issues for non-legal technical staff.
What you will bring to the team:
- Australian Practising Certificate with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience preferably with a top or mid tier law firm or relevant in-house experience
- Previous experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Attention to detail with a proactive approach to your work
- A true team player - you will actively contribute and work well in a close-knit environment
- Previous experience in major projects, infrastructure, construction, resources or engineering desirable but not essential.
Interested? Apply now. - Closing date Sunday 12 May 2024
Contact Alan Field
Ph +61 2 4081 3202
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to YouAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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