Legal Coordinator

BG&E Job Responsibilities
Role Purpose
. The primary focus of the position is to provide legal coordination and administrative support to the BG&E Legal Team.
Duties
Act as the coordinator for BG&E's contract review and risk management systems, including:
o Assigning and managing contract review requests.
o Updating contract review status
o Managing the execution process for all client and subconsultant agreement
o Ensuring all contracts are signed and stored on the system.
. Managing the milestone processes for master service agreements and panels deeds to ensure that contract renewals are addressed appropriately.
. Manage legal precedents and guidance notes for the legal team.
. Support the legal team with drafting responses to client contracts and sub consultancy agreements in line with the Delegations of Authority.
. Working with the Risk Management Group and Safety, Quality and Risk Committee to assist with the Delegations of Authority approval process.
. Cooperate and actively participate when both internal and external audits are performed related to the contract and risk management database.
. Provide support to Corporate Service Group leaders when necessary.
. Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with case law developments as requested.
. Assist with the preparation of legal, safety and employment law updates and newsletters, both in Australia and overseas.
Competencies/Personality Traits
. Work independently and in a legal team environment. The legal team's working environment can be high volume and the Legal Coordinator must be highly skilled in managing time and priorities.
. Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful manner.
. Maintain positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders.
. Work remotely and across different time zones.
Qualifications
Describe the qualifications the staff must have in terms of skills and capabilities
. Basic understanding of the laws in Australia and other common law jurisdictions.
. Have computer literacy and file management skills.