Legal Counsel

6 days ago

Australia Gamuda Berhad Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is at the forefront of delivering major projects that shape Australia's future. With a strong pipeline of national infrastructure work, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and building lasting value for communities.

We are seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join our team, based in our Melbourne office. This role will provide timely, practical, and commercially focused legal advice to support DT Infrastructure's business units and corporate functions nationally, with a strong emphasis on construction and infrastructure.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, project managers, commercial teams, and engineers to support projects from tender through to delivery, while ensuring compliance and managing risk across a dynamic portfolio of work

Key responsibilities
  • Provide practical legal support and advice on a range of construction and infrastructure matters, including tenders, procurement, and delivery for D&C, EPC, ITC, Alliance, PPP, and JV agreements.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts (including subcontracts, procurement agreements, and consultancy arrangements).
  • Assist with contract administration, variations, and claims management.
  • Support dispute resolution processes, including adjudication, mediation, and litigation as required.
  • Contribute to governance, compliance, and policy development.
  • Undertake legal research and provide guidance to senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with project and corporate teams to align legal advice with business objectives.
About you
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (or equivalent) and current practising certificate.
  • Early-career lawyer with 2–4 years' post-admission experience (law firm or in-house), ideally with exposure to major infrastructure projects including transport and civil infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with developing expertise in risk management and compliance.
  • Experience supporting dispute resolution processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
  • Collaborative team player, eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
Why join us?
  • Work on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.
  • Learn and grow under the guidance of senior legal leaders.
  • Collaborative, high-performing team culture.
  • Competitive salary and career development opportunities.


If you're looking to build your legal career in the infrastructure sector and want to contribute to projects that leave a legacy, we'd love to hear from you.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Visit to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

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