Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sigma Executive Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

The Company

Our client is a leading organisation in the infrastructure sector, delivering complex projects that make a lasting impact on communities. With a strong reputation for quality and collaboration, they work across multiple sectors to design and deliver projects that drive progress and create long-term value.

Focused on innovation and sustainability, they partner with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver solutions that support growth and leave a positive legacy.

The Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team in Sydney.

As
Senior Legal Counsel,
you will deliver commercially focused legal advice across all stages of project development, from bid and tender phases through to procurement, and ongoing contract management. Working closely with project teams, you will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale projects that align with organisations strategic objectives.

In this role, you will:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of complex project agreements, including long-term infrastructure contracts.
  • Manage legal aspects of major infrastructure projects from inception to delivery.
  • Advise on contract strategy, claims management, and dispute avoidance, ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Support key commercial decisions within the business, driving project success through sound legal guidance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional ready to take on a senior role in one of Australia's leading infrastructure development businesses.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of PAE (Post Admission Experience) from a reputable law firm or in-house role, with extensive experience in front-end legal work and project delivery within the infrastructure sector.

Key attributes include:

  • Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex construction and infrastructure contracts.
  • Practical experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on contract strategy, claims management, and dispute resolution.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • A proactive and adaptable mindset, able to navigate and resolve complex challenges.
  • Capability to work independently and excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

To apply

If you're interested to hear more about the role, call
Nathan Aron, Associate Director
on

for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can send your CV to us

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