Graduate Lawyer

Purpose of the Role

The Legal Graduate is responsible for providing legal advice and strategy relating to contract administration, claims and procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers. The role will also include contract drafting, review, negotiations, legal research and advising on legal aspects of project delivery, liability, corporate governance and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW (preferred), or prior experience working as a receptionist and or in a legal office.
• White Card

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a legal or administrative role
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable project works is desirable

Required Competencies

• Solid technical writing and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in their own work
• Able to think critically and solve problems
• 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,
• Strong attention to detail
• Stay calm and act constructively in highly pressured and unpredictable environments
• Take account of the wider business and 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 related correspondence.
• Assis with developing and maintaining contract templates and letter templates and update the register for templates.
• Handling office tasks and administrative duties, such as photocopying and scanning.
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, providing support on relevant contract administration matters.
• Assist the Project Legal Counsel with any disputes or SOPA claims with subcontractor or the Client.
• Manage files and documentation effectively.
• 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 and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

Other Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Corporate

• Adhere to Future Generation Join Venture (FGJV) policies and procedures.

Health & Safety

• Comply with FGJV’s WHS policies and procedures.
• Take personal accountability for safety and consider its impact on others.

Team

• Collaborate effectively within and across departments.

Environmental

• Comply with FGJV’s environmental policies and directives.

Quality

• Comply with FGJV’s quality policies and directives.

Financial

• Comply with FGJV’s financial policies and directives.

Time Management & Planning

• Complete deliverables accurately and on time.
• Align work with Project goals and schedule.

Industrial Relations

• Comply with Workplace Relations Management Plan and National Codes and Guidelines.

Sustainability

• Comply with Sustainability Management Procedure and related obligations.