Legal Counsel

14 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Sigma Executive Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Company

Our client is a leading organisation within the transport and infrastructure sector, playing a vital role in supporting connectivity, economic growth, and community development across Australia. The business is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace, the organisation values integrity, accountability, and long-term success. Employees enjoy the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a tangible difference to the broader community.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced
Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel
to join their collaborative in-house legal team. This is a diverse and hands-on role providing comprehensive legal support across a range of commercial and infrastructure matters.

Working closely with business leaders and project teams, you will play a key role in supporting major construction, procurement, and operational initiatives - ensuring effective risk management and commercial outcomes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and construction contracts, including consultancy agreements, service contracts, and major works packages.
  • Providing strategic legal advice across corporate, property, and regulatory matters.
  • Supporting procurement and project delivery teams through clear, commercially focused legal guidance.
  • Advising on contract interpretation, claims, and dispute resolution strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, governance frameworks, and organisational policies.
  • Managing engagement with external legal advisors where required.

This position offers exposure to a broad mix of work across the project lifecycle, from early procurement through to delivery and operations (property, finance, general corporate) - ideal for a lawyer seeking a varied, impactful role in a complex and evolving business environment.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have between 5–10 years of post-admission experience (PAE) gained in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team, with solid experience across construction, commercial contracting or corporate law.

Key attributes include:

  • Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and construction agreements, including consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
  • Strong understanding of contract strategy, project delivery, and risk management principles.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to advise and influence across all levels of the business.
  • A commercial and solutions-focused mindset, able to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes.
  • The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Sound judgment, adaptability, and professionalism in managing competing priorities.

To apply

  • If you're interested to hear more about the role, call
    Nathan Aron, Associate Director
    on

    for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can send your CV to us at

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