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About the Opportunity
A leading Australian infrastructure developer and asset manager is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Corporate Legal Function on a permanent part-time basis.
With billions of dollars delivered in infrastructure projects across Australia, this organisation offers end-to-end capabilities spanning project development, financial structuring, capital raising, delivery, and asset management. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of law and major nation-building projects.
The Role
You'll provide commercial legal support across the business, with a focus on contracts, transactions, and commercial advisory work. Your responsibilities will include:
Contracts & Commercial
The role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects and gain exposure to complex transactions while enjoying the flexibility of part-time arrangements in a supportive, collaborative environment.
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.
Legal Counsel - Infrastructure & Energy Transactions
- Posted10 April 2026
- Salary$180000 - $220000 per annum, Benefits: Part -Time Sydney or Melbourne
- LocationSydney
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Legal, Risk & Compliance
- ReferenceBH-17212
Job description
- Legal Counsel -Supporting large infrastructure and energy projects
- Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer
- Rare 3-day-a-week permanent role
- Sydney or Melbourne
About the Opportunity
A leading Australian infrastructure developer and asset manager is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Corporate Legal Function on a permanent part-time basis.
With billions of dollars delivered in infrastructure projects across Australia, this organisation offers end-to-end capabilities spanning project development, financial structuring, capital raising, delivery, and asset management. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of law and major nation-building projects.
The Role
You'll provide commercial legal support across the business, with a focus on contracts, transactions, and commercial advisory work. Your responsibilities will include:
Contracts & Commercial
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of agreements including NDAs, consultant engagements, mandate letters, consortium agreements, supplier contracts, and lease documents
- Managing contract lifecycle and providing ongoing advice
- Reviewing tender documentation and providing strategic advice
- Managing external legal adviser appointment processes
- Supporting transaction document negotiation and settlement
- Reviewing legal due diligence reports
- Contributing to Expression of Interest and tender submissions
- Developing and maintaining legal templates and precedents
- Delivering training on legal topics
- Monitoring relevant legislative changes and updating the business
- Policy and procedure reviews
- Corporate compliance support
- Supporting strategic business initiatives as needed
- 4-8 years PQE from a respected law firm
- Experience in corporate and commercial law, with exposure to infrastructure, PPP, or energy sector projects (front-end origination and delivery experience highly valued)
- Ability to work autonomously with pragmatic judgment
- Adaptable approach with willingness to evolve your practice to meet business needs
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- In-house or secondment experience is desirable but not essential
The role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects and gain exposure to complex transactions while enjoying the flexibility of part-time arrangements in a supportive, collaborative environment.
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.
