Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Egis Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us

Egis is a global consulting, engineering and operating firm with over 19,500 employees worldwide. We work across transport, cities, buildings, energy and the environment, delivering sustainable solutions that shape the future of our communities.

In ANZ, our teams partner with clients to deliver projects that matter – from major infrastructure programs to innovative local initiatives. We are committed to creating great teams doing impactful work, and would love you to join us to
Impact the Future
.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive
Senior Legal Counsel
to join our APAC Legal, Ethics and Compliance team, supporting Egis' operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the APAC General Counsel, this role provides independent, solution-focused advice across contracts, compliance, litigation, insurance and risk management. You'll work closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, particularly on major projects within the consulting and construction space, while also contributing to APAC-wide initiatives and ensuring best practice governance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, draft and negotiate contracts, including for major projects.
  • Provide legal advice on disputes, litigation and risk management strategies.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and insurers.
  • Monitor and interpret legislative changes impacting the business.
  • Support renewal of insurance policies and manage insurer notifications.
  • Deliver training and foster a culture of ethics and compliance.
  • Represent the ANZ region in collaboration with APAC and Group legal teams.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, dispute management, litigation and major projects.
  • Background in consulting, engineering, or construction projects.
  • Strong people skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Admission as a solicitor in Australia.
  • A proactive, sleeves-up team player with a positive, can-do attitude and no ego.
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism and adaptability.

What's in it for you?

Egis is committed to building an inclusive, flexible and innovative workplace. We offer generous parental leave, support for flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative environment where employees can connect, grow and succeed.

As we continue to expand across Australia and New Zealand, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey and contribute to impactful projects both locally and across the APAC region.

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