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 Senior Legal Counsel - Construction is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of construction and infrastructure projects. This position provides high-level legal advice to executive leadership, manages complex contractual and regulatory matters, and leads dispute resolution strategies. The role requires deep expertise in construction law, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence business outcomes in a fast-paced project environment.
Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex head contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements. Negotiation of complex construction agreements, including EPC, design & construct, PPP, joint venture, and major subcontract arrangements. Oversee contract administration issues, including variations, delay claims, extensions of time, and liquidated damages.
- Support claims strategy, notices, adjudications, and dispute resolution
- Provide legal advice on statutory regimes relevant to construction and infrastructure
- Develop and implement legal risk management frameworks across projects and business units.
- Partner with Commercial and Project teams to resolve contractual issues proactively
- Contribute to internal legal training and knowledge sharing
- Manage high-value and complex disputes, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
- Admitted Australian lawyer with 5–8+ years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
- Soft skills:
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and dispute experience
- Advanced contract drafting and negotiation expertise.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to communicate legal advice clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to risk management.
- Excellent dispute resolution and problem-solving skills.
- High level of commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Proven experience handling complex, high-value construction contracts and disputes.
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.
