Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Wolf & Williams Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the job

A leading international engineering, construction, and project management firm operating across infrastructure, energy, mining and transport is seeking a
Senior Legal Counsel
to join its fast growing legal team.

With a strong pipeline of infrastructure developments, this is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader at a pivotal time of expansion across the APAC region.

Genuine career progression on offer.

Position Description

Reporting to the
Head of Legal Australia
, you will work closely with other senior in-house counsel and business leaders across Australia and Asia Pacific. The role will support a diverse portfolio of
public infrastructure, energy, and heavy civil projects.

This is a senior, hands-on position that combines both strategic and transactional responsibilities. You will:

  • Provide leadership on legal and commercial issues relating to projects and prospects across the Asia Pacific region.
  • Structure, prepare, negotiate, and conclude transactions in collaboration with commercial and project teams.
  • Advise on legal issues during project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and protocols.
  • Work autonomously on complex, high-value transactions.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

  • 8+ years' post-qualification experience
    in construction and infrastructure law, gained within a leading law firm and/or major EPC or project delivery organisation.
  • Strong technical construction law skill set encompassing contract drafting, negotiation, and advisory work.
  • C
    urrent Australian practicing certificate
    .
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-party transactions with a commercial and solutions-focused mindset.
  • A collaborative and proactive approach, thriving in a lean and high-performing team.

This role suits a lawyer who enjoys working closely with project teams and senior executives in a fast-paced, global business environment.

Additional Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Hybrid working arrangement
    (3 days in office).
  • Genuine career advance opportunities

Contact

If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading property developer, we would love to hear from you. Please send your application to
Morgan Elder
at

, or call

for a confidential discussion.

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