Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia MPC Kinetic Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About MPK:

Re-energised. The kind of thinking the world is demanding to transition to a new energy future. This requires the dynamic attitude that MPK is known for delivering. Whether it's upstream LNG development and servicing, fluid transportation, or renewables, in the essential energy, water and natural resources sectors, we're here to use our proven ingenuity to redefine the challenge and innovate solutions that solve problems and deliver high quality outcomes.

You need only look at our long term partnerships and outcomes with major industry leaders to see how we have successfully realised their vision.

With the world's growing demand for increased energy supply, MPK are there to provide essential infrastructure services and solutions. We offer three primary, but interconnected, divisions to clients – Infrastructure, Services and Solutions.

MPK. Right solutions. Right people. Right for the future.

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Our Values:

Care: We are genuine and fair and have high expectations of ourselves. We are like family. We pull our weight and watch each other's backs. We care for our people because our people are who we are.

Solve: We understand our client needs because we collaborate. We align with clients to pursue efficiency and safety and, as partners, anticipate challenges and adapt. We embrace technology to deliver the solutions our clients need.

Deliver: Our focus in delivering value to our clients is paramount and is the cornerstone of our commercial relationships.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply for our positions.

About the Role:

MPK is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team at our Brisbane Support Office. In this role, you will provide pragmatic, timely, and commercially focused legal advice, supporting the delivery of infrastructure, essential services, and energy solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

As part of a small high-performing, collaborative legal team, you will negotiate construction, procurement, and supply contracts while advising on a wide variety of inhouse matters including employment, regulatory, and corporate compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, solutions-driven lawyer to play a meaningful role in driving the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate tenders, construction, and procurement contracts.
  • Provide strategic legal advice across a wide in-house portfolio, with a focus on risk management and end-to-end project delivery.
  • Advise on statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to MPK's projects and operations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to internal stakeholders.
  • Enhance and implement compliance frameworks, governance policies, and procedures.
  • Support contract management, project execution, and dispute resolution.
  • Assist with insurance claims, renewals, and related legal matters.
  • Support the Senior Legal Counsel on corporate governance and company secretarial tasks.
  • Safeguard MPK's legal interests and corporate reputation.

About You:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
  • Admission as a Solicitor in Queensland (or equivalent Australian jurisdiction).
  • Hold a current practicing certificate.
  • 5 years PQE, preferably with experience in engineering, construction, procurement, or energy sectors.
  • Prior in-house legal experience (highly regarded).
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
  • Knowledge of industry practices within the Australian infrastructure, energy, and renewables sectors.
  • Proven ability to manage relationships across all levels, including employees, management, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, solutions-driven, and commercially astute.
  • Strong strategic thinking and practical application of legal principles in a corporate setting.

Please note: MPK does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to any MPK employees. Should we require additional recruitment assistance, our HR team will contact our preferred recruitment agencies.



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