Legal Counsel

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Asia. 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. CPB Contractors shares the CIMIC Group’s principles of integrity, accountability, innovation and delivery, all underpinned by safety. Our people are highly valued and are committed to delivering successful projects that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to the success of the CIMIC Group.

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team in a front-end construction role on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based in North Sydney and will support our team with the delivery of expert legal services on iconic construction projects across Australia.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Providing commercially relevant advice to our bid teams in the formation, review and closing of contracts for large scale projects.
• Assisting in contract tender phase with the identification and reporting of contractual risks in relation to projects and the development of strategies to address those risks (including where appropriate, drafting tender qualifications and proposed contract amendments that address the risks).
• Preparing suites of downstream contract templates for project staff to use in appointing consultants, trades contactors, suppliers and other subcontractors, these to reflect upstream obligations.
• Preparing and advising on various other types of contracts used in the pursuit and delivery of projects, including tender services agreements, tender teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, confidentiality agreements, novation deeds and security documents such as parent guarantees, bank guarantees.
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts with clients, subcontractors, joint venture partners and others.
• Providing advice and assistance in relation to contractual issues that arise on projects during delivery.

Our Requirements

• 5-10 years Post-Qualification Experience with a strong focus on front end construction contracts work
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction - holding a current practising certificate
• Good understanding of the legal aspects of construction projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

CPB Contractors is an equal-opportunity employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement, and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

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