BUSINESS/ FUNCTION PURPOSE FOR POSITION
Be primarily responsible for all aspects of legal advice, drafting, implementation and enforcement of construction and land development contract documents including ancillary financing, corporate and statutory compliance matters and otherwise assisting the Group Legal Counsel as instructed in relation to all other company legal matters.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
A. LEGAL ADVISORY WORK
Draft, negotiate, aid in implementation of all construction and development contracts where the company’s entity is a counterparty, to maximize legal and contractual rights and minimize risk
Advise on and manage all dispute matters arising out of construction and development contracts and projects including engaging and liaising with specialist external legal advisers in that regard
As directed by GLC provide legal advice to internal clients on other nominated areas of law which impact the company’s business operations, anticipate and guard against legal risk
B. LEGAL DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
Assist GLC as directed to supervise, coach, mentor team for peak self and professional development and performance as required
Assist GLC as directed to develop template and precedent documents and guide notes for standard form and repetitive transactional matters
Assist GLC as directed to select, monitor, and manage services of external legal advise
C. REPORTING
Provide timely reports on the status of construction and development matters and such other matters as so nominated by the company’s Full Board, to the various group company and advisory boards and executive managers on all matters within the Legal Department responsibility remit.
KEY STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS
Group Legal Counsel – Inform, Advise
Executive Management – Inform, Advise
Board of Directors – Inform, Advise
General Managers – Inform, Advise, Collaborate
Group Wide Colleagues – Inform, Collaborate
External Legal Advisers – Collaborate, Influence, Lead
Counter Parties to Transactions – Collaborate, Influence
Government Authorities – Collaborate, Influence
Legal Department – Influence
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Tertiary qualification of Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited tertiary institution; Restricted Practicing Certificate issued by PNG Law Society
Knowledge of all areas of law in which the company is involved with specialist knowledge in construction law
At least ten (10) years as a commercial lawyer with specialist expertise in front end construction matters
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong leadership and influencing skills and ability to manage and mentor a team to deliver quality work and service in a punctual manner.
If this sounds like you, register and APPLY NOW!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you do not hear from us after two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application not successful. However, we will keep your CV for future suitable roles.