Senior Legal Counsel

Posted 20 August 2025
SalarySydney - Hybrid Working
LocationNew South Wales
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-16137

Job description

  • Senior Legal Counsel – construction and engineering
  • Leading Global Organisation
  • In-House - Sydney CBD


A new opportunity has arisen for a senior front-end construction lawyer to join the infrastructure team of a global organisation in Sydney. The role role reports to the Infrastructure Regional Manager of Legal based in Sydney. The role will be supporting the Public Infrastructure, Renewables and Clean Power and Heavy Civil business lines across the APAC region, with a focus on Australia and will see you working across a variety or projects including rail, communications, airports and energy projects.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing  leadership on legal and commercial issues relating to proposed projects and contracts in the Asia Pacific Region
  • Assisting with structuring, preparing, negotiating, and concluding transactions for projects in the Asia Pacific Region
  • Providing support on legal issues during the execution of projects
  • Advising the business on compliance and risk management
 
 Key Requirements:
 
  • Ideally 8+ years PQE gained from a leading private practice firm or in-house organisation
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating engineering and construction contracts
  • Excellent negotiation and advisory skills
  • Proven ability to manage competing deadlines with excellent problem solving skills
 
 
This role offers the opportunity to join a values and purpose driven culture where you can develop your career.
 
 

 To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.