At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts and Procurement

Employment type: full time, permanent

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

This position is responsible for provision of legal support to the Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) Legal team to support construction, procurement and engineering/ consultancy transactions. The role will have responsibility for providing strategic legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, to support FFI's domestic and international studies and large-scale construction projects.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of contracts including services agreements, equipment and material procurement, development agreements, design and construct, construct only, engineering and consultancy services agreements.
• Providing strategic advice on different contract and delivery models.
• Working closely with other disciplines including contracts and procurement, engineering, studies teams, operations, cost control and finance and other corporate teams.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor of Laws
• Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia
• +8 years' PQE as construction / major projects lawyer, particularly with an infrastructure or energy focus
• Given FFI's focus on cutting-edge technologies and development, a familiarity with IP ownership and protection strategics is desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple transactions and manage competing deadlines
• Experience working across jurisdictions and on international projects highly advantageous
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build strong working relationships across the business
• Strong work ethic and the capability to work with initiative and independence
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to find sound legal solutions to achieve commercial outcomes
• Requirement to maintain appropriate and timely communication with FFI's GM Legal and GM Contracts and Procurement as well as other stakeholders
• Behave in accordance with FFI's values to achieve stretch targets, generate ideas, act with integrity and work as part of a team

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

Applications close: 04 Jul 2022 W. Australia Standard Time