BESIX Watpac is seeking an in-house Construction Lawyer to work closely with our Vic & SA Construction business unit, providing support and advice in the review, management and improvement of BESIX Watpac's contracts and agreements.
Based in our Melbourne CBD office, the key responsibilities of this position include:
- Advise the business on contract interpretation and administration on our projects.
- Identify and advise on key contractual and legal risks and provide advice to the business on risk management and dispute avoidance.
- Prepare returnable schedules regarding proposed head contract departures including where required, preparing amendments to the head contract.
- Attend tender, contract and dispute resolution discussions and negotiations.
- Prepare special conditions to BESIX Watpac鈥檚 template suite of agreements to ensure compliance with the head contract requirements.
- Review and respond to proposed departures by subcontractors and consultants to BESIX Watpac鈥檚 template suite of agreements.
- Review confidentiality agreements and memoranda of understandings and draft necessary amendments.
- Assist in the management of formal legal disputes, including coordination of external legal counsel.