About us
With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.
About the role
In this role, you will:
- Provide practical, innovative and commercial written and verbal legal advice as required
- Review contract documents and perform contract risk assessments
- Negotiate contract terms with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
- Develop and maintain commercial and respectful relationships with clients, regulators, joint venture partners and other business partners including suppliers and subcontractors
- Detailed understanding of contractual and legislative interpretation with practical, commercial advice on its application to the business
- Prepare and deliver relevant and targeted commercial and compliance training to the business in an approachable and easy to understand manner
- Proactive management of claims, disputes, and litigation always with consideration of best for business options and minimal external cost
- Liaise with government regulators as required
- Conduct Code of Conduct and Safety investigations as required, including the review of safety incident reports for the business and preservation of legal professional privilege where appropriate.
About you
- Law degree and admitted to legal practice. Current practising certificate preferred but not mandatory
- External law firm experience preferred but not mandatory. Experience in resources industry not required
- Good commercial acumen with stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and personnel with integrity at all times
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English and Indonesian
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible
- Appropriate skills in Microsoft systems including Sites, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as network drive administration
- Travel to project locations will be required
About us
We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.
Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com
Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture
We’re committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always.
We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.
We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.
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How to apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
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