In House Counsel/Contract Administrator

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Systech is seeking to hire hard-working and ambitious legal professionals with a construction background. We want candidates with a minimum of 2 years of relevant post graduate experience, preferably within our sector.

Applicants should have an interest in construction and possess a desire to be involved in large infrastructure and construction projects in Australia.

Systech is an agile and responsive business, and therefore these roles suit individuals who are prepared to travel and value international experience.

You will need to be hard-working and an effective manager of ones time, balancing the demands of your role with progressing towards becoming a qualified solicitor.

This is a client-facing role, and you must therefore be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Working on live construction projects, providing support to our teams involved in the ongoing contract management and administration of major international projects.

Reviewing and appraising risks in contracts on projects.

Making bespoke amendments to standard contracts.

Helping to prepare sub-contractor agreements.

Drafting correspondence, including counter-claim letters.

Facilitating negotiations in meetings, including translations.

Assisting in the preparation of independent, third-party reports.

Discovery.

General administration support.

Requirements Have obtained an SRA qualifying law degree in the UK (2.1 and above)

Experience as a Construction Paralegal

An understanding of construction law

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Hardworking and diligent

Flexible and mobile

Proficient in using legal software and other related IT applications

Benefits Leadership team with a growth mindset.

A dynamic and agile culture.

An environment where you can learn and develop.

Opportunities to work on some of the most impactful projects happening in the APAC region.

Clearly defined career progression path, providing the requisite experience to qualify.

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal;Legal

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