At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal aspects of major road projects and provide high-quality legal advice.
- Company: Join Major Road Projects Victoria, a leader in infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, health checks, and performance-based salary increases.
- Other info: 6-month fixed term role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Victoria's infrastructure while leading a dynamic legal team.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in construction law and team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 111780 - 136620 $ per year.
About MRPV
MRPV is delivering a massive investment in the state’s roads. We’re delivering major new road projects across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria while improving the roads people rely on every day. Come and be a part of our centre of roads excellence.
Join us in building better connections for Victoria by:
- Leading and coordinating all day-to-day legal aspects for a portfolio of Big Build Roads projects, making an important contribution to tangible projects across the State.
- Providing high quality and pragmatic legal advice, focused primarily on project development, procurement, delivery, contracting and interfaces.
- Managing, mentoring, and guiding other legal team members and undertaking people management responsibilities as required.
- Collaborating with the Commercial and Legal team, and the broader multi-disciplinary project team, to provide best-for-project solutions.
- Managing internal and external legal resources and engaging with and influencing senior decision makers.
- Contributing to procurement and contract management tools, standard forms and briefing documents.
About you
You are:
- A construction, projects or infrastructure specialist, with extensive experience in contracting and delivery of large, complex projects. Experience with complex collaborative contracting models preferred.
- A natural leader – you have experience in managing teams (formally or informally) to achieve best-for-project outcomes. Experience in managing external legal advisors would be a bonus.
- A true collaborator – your expert communication and stakeholder management skills ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach in managing complex legal matters in a deadline-driven environment.
- Well-versed in managing contractual matters (including drafting and claims) and other complex legal matters throughout the development and delivery of infrastructure projects.
This opportunity is a 6 month fixed term, backfilling a period of parental leave.
What can we offer you?
- MRPV welcomes flexible working arrangements, including part-time arrangements; discuss your preferences with our Talent Acquisition Team.
- Access to annual health checks, including skin checks and flu shots.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling and advice for you and your family.
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments.
- Leave loading of 17.5% on top of base salary during annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now via the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. Applications must include a Cover Letter and CV and will not be accepted via email. You do not need to respond to Key Selection Criteria separately, but please outline relevant experience and motivation in your cover letter. A successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Need more information? VIDA Roads Recruitment: MRPV-recruitment@roadprojects.vic.gov.au
Managing Principal Lawyer in Melbourne employer: Major Road Projects Victoria
Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead significant infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity across Victoria. With a strong focus on employee well-being, MRPV provides flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health checks, and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth through mentoring and collaboration. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to your career development.
Contact Details:
Major Road Projects Victoria Recruitment Team
