Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow WSP currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, solution-oriented and pragmatic Legal Counsel to join our Australian team. The role can be based in either our Perth or Brisbane office reporting to the Head of Legal, Mining and Energy. Your general responsibilities will include the provision of legal services relating to commercial contracts, insurance and insurance-related matters, the development of template precedents, advising on issues of corporate governance, as well as providing general legal support to our Australian business as a trusted and valued advisor. Our Changemakers enjoy: Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment A social, collaborative, and inclusive culture with a calendar full of social and networking events Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to corporate health and travel discounts 16 weeks parental leave Options for global mobility and purchased additional leave And much more. What you’ll do Day to day, you will be given the opportunity to: Draft and negotiate engineering services contracts, standard form contracts/subcontracts and other commercial agreements to support large infrastructure projects. Provide legal expertise relevant to commercial decision-making and ensure that all operations of the organisation comply with relevant legislation. Develop the legal intellectual capital of the business and develop processes and procedures for the efficient provision of legal services and to mitigate risks. Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of internal/external clients, under the guidance of the Head of Legal, Mining and Energy. Deliver a high standard of work, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept informed. Contribute to training programs for non-legal staff. About you The successful candidate we are looking for will have: Typically 5 to 6 years plus PQE preferably in the engineering, and/or construction law areas. Holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree (recognised in Australia). Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate to people in a range of positions. Excellent negotiating, drafting and project management skills. Ability to resolve internal escalations. Ability to provide commercially focused legal support. Innovative and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail. Willingness to research, explore and recommend commercially viable options and solutions. Able to work as part of a team, open to new ideas, willing to compromise and share information. LIWSP About WSP WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life. We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page. Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP. WSP. With us, you can.