Requisition ID: 272134 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Location - Sydney, NSW or Brisbane QLD About Bechtel Since 1898, Bechtel have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Manufacturing and Technology; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and engineering, procurement, and construction, right through to operations. Core to Bechtel are our values and commitments: – we live for a challenge, we do the right thing, we succeed together, we take care of each other, and we build trust. About the Role Due to growth in our business, an opportunity has become available within the Bechtel Infrastructure team in Sydney or Brisbane for a Senior Legal Counsel. The role reports to the Infrastructure Global Business Unit, Regional Manager of Legal based in Sydney. The role will be supporting the Public Infrastructure, Renewables and Clean Power and Heavy Civil business lines across the APAC region, with a focus on Australia. This is a unique development opportunity to join one of the world’s leading construction and engineering organizations and shape a senior in-house career in the construction sector. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership on legal and commercial issues involving Bechtel’s Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) and its prospects and projects in the Asia Pacific Region, including: Work closely with GBU Business Development and Management in structuring, preparing, negotiating, and concluding transactions for prospects and projects in the Asia Pacific Region. Advise and support GBU Management and project personnel on legal issues during the execution of projects. Provide advice and assist in the negotiation and settlement of disputed claims with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Advise GBU Business Development and Management on the company’s internal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained. The Senior Legal Counsel will work on transactions independently with GBU Business Development and Management in the Asia Pacific Region. The legal work associated with the position is typically complex and difficult – the issues to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution. About You Must hold a current legal practicing certificate from an Australian jurisdiction (foreign qualified lawyers will also be considered). Must be prepared to travel on an ‘as needed’ basis. A minimum of 8 years post qualification work experience with engineering and construction projects and related contract documents will be required – from a major law firm or major engineering, procurement, and construction firm. Well-honed advisory, negotiation and drafting skills. High degree of business acumen and a strategic approach. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the company and external lawyers where necessary. Why Join Bechtel? We want people that are looking for purpose in their careers. There is no greater purpose than taking on the challenge of building the public infrastructure of the future, the energy transition and net zero carbon emissions. It takes purpose and responsibility. Together, we can make a lasting difference, one project at a time. Come join us on this journey towards a greener and more inclusive future. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Please note you must hold the Right to Live and Work in Australia without employer sponsorship to be considered for this role. LI-BT01 Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. www.bechtel.com Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.