Special Counsel

Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations. To meet our vision, our people are at the heart of our success managing safe, efficient and fair ports that connect North Queensland to the world. We do this by balancing the needs of iconic surroundings, our communities, and our stakeholders. More than half of Queensland’s international trade, by volume, passes through our ports at Weipa, Abbot Point, Mackay, and Hay Point, which makes us one of Queensland’s largest Port Authorities. We take great care to provide safe, and competitive seaport services to efficiently facilitate imports and exports through our Queensland ports. We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Lawyer to provide specialist legal and governance advice with a strong focus on major infrastructure projects, procurement, and supporting the delivery of key corporate functions, including Legal, Governance and Company Secretarial. About the role - Draft, negotiate and advise on complex commercial contracts, including major procurement, construction and consultancy agreements. - Provide specialist legal advice across all stages of major infrastructure and capital projects. - Partner with commercial, operational and engineering teams to manage legal and regulatory risk. - Manage significant litigation, disputes, probity and conflict-of-interest matters. - Develop legal risk mitigation strategies and deliver legal training to staff. - Support governance functions, including Board and Committee processes, and act as Company Secretary as required. - Ensure compliance with the Corporations Act, Government Owned Corporations Act and related legislation. - Act as Privacy Officer, advising on privacy compliance. About you - Tertiary qualifications in Law and admission as a Solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction, with a current practising certificate. - Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate and review a broad range of complex commercial contracts, including major procurement, construction, consultancy and services agreements. - Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior legal and/or governance role. - Postgraduate qualifications in governance or commercial law. - Experience in infrastructure, procurement, construction or litigation. Benefits of working for NQBP - We know that your experience is unique – and your career should be too. Join us and we’ll help you reach your potential based on your experience, interests, and expertise: dedicated learning platform; Subsidised professional qualifications. - Exclusive benefits of parental leave; 12.75% superannuation; - Flex time and working from home arrangements; - Health and Wellness Program and birthday vouchers. Joining NQBP We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to their work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities. We have a team of diverse professionals who are committed to our values of Care, Connection, Courage and Curiosity. Our people pursue a high standard of environmental management, both of our own activities and those of commercial partners. Application Process If you are interested joining North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, please submit an application with your current resume and a covering letter. Please note that applications will be processed as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr