Legal Lawyer - Inhouse Sydney Permanent / Full Time
21/8/2024

An exciting inhouse opportunity with a reputable engineering consultancy
Industry benchmarked salary package | Annual salary reviews
Rewarding, friendly and inclusive culture | Flexible working environment
The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee-owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550+ staff across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their careers. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated 2 – 3 year PQE lawyer to join our legal team. The position is suited to someone with a passion for the construction industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Prior experience working in an in-house environment will be looked on favorably but is not essential. This role reports to the Legal Counsel and involves collaboration with the broader legal team-.
Integral to the team, this role involves:
Front-end work – advising on, drafting and negotiating consultancy contracts and any related transaction documents (novations/deeds/forms of certificates)
Back-end work – dispute resolution regarding construction matters
Provision of general commercial advice to support the business
Provision of regulatory and compliance advice to support the business – including periodic updates as required on any changing legal and legislative matters which may impact the business
As the first point of contact for Northrop stakeholders, the In-House Lawyer reports to, and will be mentored by, the Legal Counsel in the delivery of prompt and high-quality legal advice, with a customer-focused approach. The role will also involve liaising with and instructing external counsel as required.

Day to day responsibilities include:
Providing advice on construction/consultancy industry legal and regulatory issues.
Assisting in provision of advice on new or more complex legal and regulatory issues in consultation with other more senior Corporate Counsel.
Advising on, negotiating and drafting consultancy contracts.
Reviewing correspondence, advertising and/or other material to ensure the organisation minimises and mitigates its exposure to legal liabilities or claims.
Assisting in the management of litigation and disputes - advising on customer complaints and assisting with complaints from regulators.
Assisting in the development of training programmes for non-legal staff on relevant legal issues.
Identifying, escalating and seeking guidance on significant risks.
What are we looking for?
Tertiary law degree and current practicing certificate.
At least 2 - 3 years PQE in construction law
Front end experience in construction law - drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents
Back end experience in construction law – providing clear and commercial advice in relation to disputes and litigated matters.
Ability to plan, monitor and achieve results in a high-volume environment.
Experience in identifying and interpreting guidelines, applying legislation, procedures and processes accurately within required timeframes.
Demonstrable professionalism in maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
High degree of professional ethics, confidentiality and integrity
Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information
Proactively solves problems and makes decisions;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What does working at Northrop look like for you?
At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you’ll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community. Northrop believes that our employees are fundamental to the culture and success of the company.

Our people enjoy working for us because we offer a challenging, diverse and rewarding work environment. We believe in developing our people by offering mentoring, coaching, and supporting your journey to realise potential. You’ll be empowered to learn and develop to find your area of passion. At Northrop, we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that offers career development and values an inclusive culture.

Benefits:
We practice flexible hybrid working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.
Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
Salary income protection insurance.
Free EAP, Health and Wellbeing Sessions.
We offer alternative public holiday leave for those needing to substitute another day for a public holiday to celebrate a religious belief, etc.
Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.
How to apply?
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” tab

If you need more information regarding this opportunity, please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager Lewis Crosbie via email on [email protected] or via [email protected].

You can find all our available positions on our https://northrop.com.au/careers.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.