Legal Counsel, Senior

Job Title: Legal Counsel, Senior (Maternity Leave) (AUS0009P3)

Company: Ausenco

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Santiago, Chile. Reporting to the Legal Manager Chile, Argentina, you will provide support to the provision of legal services to all Ausenco business lines in Chile and Argentina. This role would suit someone looking to continue a challenging and rewarding career in the resources sector.

• Draft and review legal documents and a wide variety of contracts.
• Advise internal clients in all matters related to corporate, commercial, environmental and labor law.
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from the business that may relate to disputes and litigation, regulatory issues, intellectual property, privacy matters, fraud issues, and client complaints.
• Act as a business partner to the business, providing legal orientation and back office support to different company processes and negotiations.
• Review, develop, collate, negotiate and assess potential risks of client and sub-consultant contract documents.
• Develop and provide training to the business on various legal topics, including anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, competition law, contract negotiation and administration, and other emerging issues.
• Prepare detailed recommendations for approval of contractual and commercial documentation and coordinate internal approval.
• Summarize legal and commercial requirements of executed contracts and participate in contract handover meetings with project team members.
• Actively support senior management by developing high-quality innovative commercial proposals and pricing strategies.

• Law degree granted by a Chilean University.
• 3-5 years of post-call legal experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably with both a top-tier law firm and as an in-house lawyer in the mining, energy and/or construction industries.
• Solid understanding and background in legal concepts applicable to the engineering services and consulting businesses, including EPCM and EPC projects.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Ability to meet the challenge of tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral skills in Spanish and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths and covers your needs. Get to know our value proposition:

• Compensation and Work-Life Balance: Beyond a competitive remuneration package. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home. Enjoy the benefits of modern leave policies including paid parental leave and celebrate with us special holidays.
• Career Advancement: Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Balance and Wellness: Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, health services and a benefits program that supports your needs.
• Recognition and Appreciation: Participate in multidirectional spaces where a culture of local and global recognition is fostered, where everyone is recognized for their contribution to the business and projects.
• Communication and Commitment: Live the experience of working in a dynamic company with global processes and work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company, we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.