What stands out with this company is not just the work they deliver, but how they go about it. There is a genuine balance between growth, risk and culture, with leadership that is considered, commercially minded and values driven.
The opportunity
The Head of Legal is a pivotal executive role at the core of the organisation’s success, shaping the legal and commercial strategy across all construction and infrastructure projects. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, this role plays a critical part in enabling growth, safeguarding the business, and driving high-value project outcomes.
Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Lead legal matters on contracts, disputes, claims, corporate and regulatory. Lead the legal function as a strategic partner to the executive team, influencing key business decisions.
- Strategic legal advice on major tenders, bids, joint ventures, alliances, and acquisitions. Oversee all legal aspects of major construction projects, from tender and procurement through to delivery and close-out. Structure, negotiate, and manage complex, high-value contracts to optimise commercial outcomes and minimise risk.
- Own dispute avoidance and resolution strategy, including adjudications, litigation, and external counsel management. Direct dispute resolution strategy, including claims, litigation, and arbitration, protecting the company’s interests.
- Develop and maintain group-wide legal templates, standards, playbooks, and frameworks. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across the organization.
- Build risk-aware capability across the business through coaching, training, and governance.
About you
- Strong commercial acumen, legal experience and senior stakeholder influence capability and proven leadership capability in complex, fast-paced environment
- Admitted Australian lawyer with 8–12+ years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
- Demonstrated experience leading legal functions, managing disputes, and advising Executives and demonstrated ability to operate at executive level and influence organisational strategy
Our client has built a reputation as an employer of choice within the infrastructure sector, driven by a clear set of values and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Their values show up in how they hire, how they lead and how they deliver:
- Safety and accountability sit at the core of everything they do
- Integrity in decision making, with a long term view over short term gain
- Collaboration across teams, projects and functions
- Excellence in delivery , with high standards and pride in their work
- People and culture first , creating an environment where individuals can genuinely grow and thrive
They have been recognised across the industry for both project delivery and workplace culture, reflecting a business that continues to invest in its people and its future.
What’s on offer
- The opportunity to join a growing, well-regarded business with a strong pipeline of work
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and meaningful projects
- A values driven culture where people are trusted and supported
- Competitive remuneration aligned to market and experience
- Long term career development within a business that promotes from within
Next steps
If you are open to exploring opportunities within a high quality, values led organisation, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
