Legal Counsel

At Texco, we take great pride in our contribution to Australia's industrial property landscape. We believe in rewarding hard work, nurturing relationships, and fostering innovative thinking within a collaborative workplace and project environment.

We are proud to have attracted some of the best talent in the industry and we are continuously seeking individuals who share our passion for industrial and commercial construction, thrive on challenges, excel in a high-performance team, and understand the value of mentoring and developing fellow team members for their growth and success.

As we continue to broaden our internal expertise and strengthen our areas of specialisation, we have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our legal team.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of a company that values performance and loyalty while supporting your career aspirations, Texco could be a great fit for you

The opportunity on offer

In your role as Legal Counsel, you will be at the centre of Texco's growth, helping us deliver industry-leading industrial projects with confidence and certainty. By working closely with the General Counsel, you'll ensure our contracts, negotiations, and compliance frameworks protect Texco's interests while enabling our project teams to perform at their best.

Reporting into the General Counsel, your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake timely reviews of head contracts, identifying and escalating legal and commercial risks;
• Support the review and negotiation of supplier, consultant, and other commercial agreements to strengthen project outcomes;
• Monitor, track, and close out technical documentation requirements under head contracts to ensure compliance and project progression;
• Escalate significant legal risks promptly and support the General Counsel in developing practical solutions;
• Provide clear, practical advice to the business on day-to-day contract administration queries;
• Foster effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver efficient outcomes;
• Actively contribute to the improvement of Texco 's legal and contract management processes, tools, and templates; and,
• Stay across relevant legal and regulatory developments and support their integration into business practices.

A bit about you

You will bring a strong foundation in commercial law, ideally within the construction or industrial sector, and be motivated to grow your career as part of a high-performing in-house legal team. You'll be someone who enjoys working closely with project teams and leaders, providing clear, practical advice that helps others move forward with confidence.

To be successful, you will also demonstrate:

• A Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor, with a current Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to construction, industrial property, or related sectors.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to apply these in commercial, solutions-focused way.
• A growth mindset and curiosity to continually improve processes, develop your expertise, and contribute to Texco's long-term success.
• Most importantly, you'll align with Texco's values and brings a proactive, relationship-driven approach to everything you do.

What makes working with us unique

We have a vibrant, inclusive team culture and that is all down to the people who work with us – a team of talented, like-minded, self-starters who are intellectually curious and passionate about the work they do.

Other benefits we offer include:

• Incentive and reward programs to recognise loyalty, performance, values alignment and outstanding achievements;
• A stunning bespoke office in Hawthorn East (with ample off-site all-day parking nearby);
• Impressive on-site gym (say goodbye to monthly memberships);
• Fun social activities throughout the year (Celebratory BBQs, mid and end-of-year social events, golf days, fishing trips….just to name a few); and
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you perform at your best both personally and professionally.

How to apply

We know you'll love working with us, so reach out by submitting your application and let's see if our values and ambitions align Submit your CV by clicking "Apply" or by emailing