CPB Contractors is a leading international construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group.

Working closely with our clients and partners, CPB Contractors is delivering important and iconic projects across all key sectors of the construction industry, meaning we offer significant and diverse work opportunities.

Our mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We combine the construction track record and expertise formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, along with the people and projects of our subsidiary Broad Construction.

We are building on the strong foundations of our unique history to create a successful and sustainable future.

Safely delivering next-generation infrastructure that better connects people and transforms communities is at the heart of what we do.

 
The Project

CPB Contractors along with our industry partners has been selected to deliver two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2 kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.

The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery and success of Cross River Rail, and its integration with the Queensland Rail network.  RIS will be delivered by the UNITY Alliance which brings CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs together with partners HASSEL, RCS Australia, Acemna, Martinus Rail and WIRED Overhead Solutions to deliver the full scope of works over the next five years. This includes:

• Rail civil and electrical works
• Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel, including an upgrade of Exhibition Station and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
• Upgrade of six suburban stations to the south
• Rail operational systems works
• Rail signalling works and communication, and integration and commission activities.

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Lawyer | Legal Counsel, working with our Commercial team on a permanent basis. This role will support our team with the delivery of expert legal services on this iconic construction project.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Provide commercially relevant advice to our project team in the formation, review and closing of contracts.
• Drafting and developing tender qualifications that address project risks for new or changing scopes of work.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues that arise on projects during delivery.
• Negotiating contract amendments with clients, joint venture partners and external lawyers.

Our Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years PQE with a strong focus on front end construction contracts work.
• Bachelor of Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction -  holding a current practising certificate
• In-depth understanding of the legal aspects of construction projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer You

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment in which your expertise can truly make an impact, and you’ll be supported by lawyers and construction professionals, highly experienced in their fields, to develop your capability and expertise. 

• Competitive salary package
• Genuine mentorship, career pathways and focus on your professional growth
• Corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI)
• AVA Vitality membership
• Office based role with flexibility options
• The chance to work on some of Australia’s most significant construction projects.

We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.