Senior Legal Counsel

22 hours ago

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Carlyle Kingswood Global Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

CKG Search has been exclusively instructed by a leading global manufacturing and industrial business known for its innovation, scale, and commitment to sustainable construction solutions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will serve as the legal subject matter expert on capital works and construction projects nationwide. The role spans the entire project lifecycle—tendering through delivery—and includes support during business transformation.

On Offer

  • Strategic, SME legal role overseeing a variety of projects.
  • Exposure to major upgrades of manufacturing and production sites.
  • Close collaboration with capex, procurement, and project teams.
  • High visibility across legal and executive leadership teams.
  • Hybrid model (3:2), onsite parking, and 12% super (capped).
  • Dynamic and inclusive team with strong career development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end legal support for capex and construction projects.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate D&C and equipment installation agreements.
  • Advise on contract management, variations, disputes, and enforcement.
  • Support contract training and governance initiatives across project teams.
  • Contribute to transformation projects and integration-related legal matters.
  • Manage external counsel for complex issues.
  • Liaise with a broad range of stakeholders across legal, engineering, procurement, and commercial functions.

Requirements

  • Law degree and an Australian Practising Certificate (or eligibility).
  • 8+ years' PQE in front-end construction law, ideally including in-house exposure.
  • Expertise in D&C contracts, equipment supply/installation, and construction projects.
  • Strong commercial acumen and risk management capabilities.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Comfortable operating independently while contributing to team goals.

Ideal for a senior construction lawyer with strong front-end expertise seeking a high-impact in-house legal role in a complex industrial environment.

If you are seeking a broad and impactful capex and construction role, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of a dynamic legal function.

♞ Job Reference: 6024

For more information, please contact the team at CKG Search.

Point of Contact:
Phillip Hunter, Director – In-house Legal & Governance



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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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