Legal Counsel job in Legal Tax in Campbellfield

Our client is a well-established Australian infrastructure and construction business with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the country. With continued growth and a clear long-term strategy, they are investing in building high performing teams across legal, commercial and corporate services.

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 Legal Counsel - Construction Industry provides legal support and strategic advice on all aspects of construction projects. This role focuses on contract management, regulatory
compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution across the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, procurement teams, and senior leadership to ensure legal integrity and commercial success.

Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:

Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including head contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and supplier contracts.
Maintain legal and compliance registers.
Support dispute preparation, claims, and legal research.
Assist in maintaining legal templates and internal guidance.
Support policy, risk and governance strategies and frameworks.
Advise on contract interpretation, variations, claims, and extensions of time.
Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, licensing requirements, and workplace health and safety laws.
Provide guidance on security of payment legislation, including progress claims and adjudication processes.
Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Liaise with external legal advisors, regulators, and industry stakeholders as required.
Support incident investigations and regulatory reporting obligations.
Review and advise on insurance policies and claims.
Deliver legal training and guidance to internal teams.

About you

Admitted Australian lawyer with 3–5 years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
Exposure to construction, commercial, or litigation work preferred
Soft skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Commercially focused with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

Why join?

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.

Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including head contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and supplier contracts.
Maintain legal and compliance registers.
Support dispute preparation, claims, and legal research.
Assist in maintaining legal templates and internal guidance.
Support policy, risk and governance strategies and frameworks.
Advise on contract interpretation, variations, claims, and extensions of time.
Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, licensing requirements, and workplace health and safety laws.
Provide guidance on security of payment legislation, including progress claims and adjudication processes.
Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Liaise with external legal advisors, regulators, and industry stakeholders as required.
Support incident investigations and regulatory reporting obligations.
Review and advise on insurance policies and claims.
Deliver legal training and guidance to internal teams.

About you

Admitted Australian lawyer with 3–5 years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
Exposure to construction, commercial, or litigation work preferred
Soft skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Commercially focused with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

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.

Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including head contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and supplier contracts.
Maintain legal and compliance registers.
Support dispute preparation, claims, and legal research.
Assist in maintaining legal templates and internal guidance.
Support policy, risk and governance strategies and frameworks.
Advise on contract interpretation, variations, claims, and extensions of time.
Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, licensing requirements, and workplace health and safety laws.
Provide guidance on security of payment legislation, including progress claims and adjudication processes.
Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Liaise with external legal advisors, regulators, and industry stakeholders as required.
Support incident investigations and regulatory reporting obligations.
Review and advise on insurance policies and claims.
Deliver legal training and guidance to internal teams.

About you

Admitted Australian lawyer with 3–5 years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
Exposure to construction, commercial, or litigation work preferred
Soft skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Commercially focused with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

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.

Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including head contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and supplier contracts.
Maintain legal and compliance registers.
Support dispute preparation, claims, and legal research.
Assist in maintaining legal templates and internal guidance.
Support policy, risk and governance strategies and frameworks.
Advise on contract interpretation, variations, claims, and extensions of time.
Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, licensing requirements, and workplace health and safety laws.
Provide guidance on security of payment legislation, including progress claims and adjudication processes.
Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Liaise with external legal advisors, regulators, and industry stakeholders as required.
Support incident investigations and regulatory reporting obligations.
Review and advise on insurance policies and claims.
Deliver legal training and guidance to internal teams.

About you

Admitted Australian lawyer with 3–5 years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
Exposure to construction, commercial, or litigation work preferred
Soft skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Commercially focused with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

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.

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