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Contract / Construction Lawyer - 0Q1S Primary Location WA-Perth - Inner-John Tonkin Water Centre - Leederville Organization Contracts Opportunity to lead & influence our business Permanent role - $138,438 + Super Based in Leederville Where can water take you? Advancing your career will advance our community too. Water is essential for our future. In each and every Water Corporation role, you’ll have the chance to develop a career, and help the community. With a diverse mix of roles, locations and opportunities across Western Australia, we seek people who want to make a change for the better. Fresh faces wanted. About the role We have a permanent opportunity for a Contract / Construction Lawyer to develop and provide advice on a range of contract types, predominately for construction and technology contracts. This role is based in Leederville and will report to the Manager - Commercial Support. What the role will offer Provides strategic direction and advice on the use and operation of relationship contracts wherever they may be required throughout the business Provide legal advice and opinions on contractual issues that arise either in the planning, creation, negotiation or delivery of the agreement Prepares all documents necessary for the creation of bids, tenders and contracts Resolves commercial and contractual issues arising during the assessment and evaluation process Prepares recommendations for acceptance of quotations and tenders, or works with others to prepare such recommendations as the circumstances may require, and obtains approval of recommendations Develops negotiation strategies for contracts and leads the negotiations Advise on contractual disputes or claims that arise, including attending negotiations and drafting the required settlement deed. Provide legal advice on regulatory issues, land assembly or other project related issues that may arise in the carrying out of a project Key skills & experience Legal Practitioner admitted to practice in Western Australia Extensive experience in drafting, development, negotiation and management of contracts for goods, works and services, particularly in engineering and construction works including in developing contracts based on Standards Australia General Conditions of Contract with particular reference to AS 4000 series. Detailed knowledge of contract and commercial law and proficient in contract management Sound working knowledge of the procurement policies and procedures employed by large Corporations and business computer systems used to support the procurement function Demonstrated knowledge of the statutes and legal principles material to commercial activities of the State and its instrumentalities Considerable experience and demonstrated ability in providing comprehensive legal services and advice to a large commercial organisation Apply If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role. Applications close on Sunday 15th March 2020. Our commitment to an inclusive workplace Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future. We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued. We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability. For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check. We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

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Legal Form: Corporation

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 2 - 5 billion (USD)

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