Contract Review Lawyer

We currently have an opportunity for a full time Paralegal available within our Australia specialist Contract Review team. This team assists our corporate counsels with reviewing tender documents, consultancy and professional services agreement and various other types of consulting engineering contracts. We are ideally seeking someone with previous experience in a legal and contract review environment. Legal experience in engineering or construction will be highly regarded, who can:

1. Review consultancy, professional services, panel and master services agreements and identify key clauses for negotiation;
2. Liaise with operations with respect to negotiating key clauses;
3. Deal with general contract queries from operations and internal business units.

There is also potential for opportunities to get involved with assisting corporate counsel with claims and disputes as well as implementing process improvements to ensure an efficient and “fit for purpose” contract review function.

Our flexible working arrangement offers work from home after qualifying period and tailored working hours as well as additional Purchased Leave options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring a planned investment into your training and development as well as access to career opportunities.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Completion of contract reviews, against existing company guidelines, to mitigate any potential legal risk to Stantec.
• Undertake legal research for the APAC Risk Management team.
• Assist with review of project correspondence on claims, preparation of chronologies and claims reports.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role youll need:

• Prior law firm, in-house experience or experience in a contract management or review role is essential and will be highly regarded.
• Have strong drafting skills and attention to detail when reviewing and assisting with legal documents.
• Be keen to learn and curious about the meaning and effect of complex contract clauses.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be well organised and be comfortable with taking ownership of all tasks while managing deadlines that constantly change.
• Have strong communication skills with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Enjoy working in a close team environment, having a warm and friendly approach.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
• Mentoring for your own development.
• Professional Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 33,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, water, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning begins the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.