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New Job Opening: Legal Counsel in Melbourne

Job Description - New Job Opening: Legal Counsel in Melbourne


Job Description


Legal Counsel – Construction


We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice across high-profile construction and projects. Acting as a trusted partner to both internal and external stakeholders, you’ll navigate legal complexities with confidence and integrity while driving innovation in infrastructure and advisory work.


What You'll Do



  • Expert Legal Guidance: Offer strategic advice on construction and engineering legal matters, covering contract reviews, negotiations, and dispute resolution.

  • Driving Governance: Provide legal, risk, and governance support across all levels of the organisation, including senior leadership.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and client project representatives to manage legal complexities on diverse projects.

  • External Partnerships: Manage relationships with external legal counsel to sustain effective and efficient support.

  • Knowledge Sharing: Deliver training programs to enhance legal and governance knowledge within the organisation.


What We’re Looking For



  • Experience: 4–8 years PQE

  • Strategic Thinking: The ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear advice for stakeholders across a fast-paced, matrixed organisation.

  • Negotiation Skills: Demonstrable success in contract drafting and negotiation under competing priorities.

  • Commercial Acumen: A balance of commercial pragmatism and legal precision, paired with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.


A Day in the Life



  • Collaborating with project teams to address legal challenges for prominent infrastructure or advisory initiatives.

  • Negotiating contracts that lay the foundation for impactful projects.

  • Partnering with senior leaders to provide guidance on key legal and governance matters.

  • Leading knowledge-sharing workshops to improve the organisation’s legal and compliance practices.

  • Managing external counsel relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-efficient legal services.


Why Join Us?



  • Exciting Projects: Contribute to some of the world’s most complex and meaningful infrastructure challenges.

  • Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that values excellence, innovation, and your personal development.

  • Recognition & Belonging: Be a part of a global team recognized as a Best Place to Work, where diversity and inclusion drive success.

  • Professional Growth: Unlock your potential through career development opportunities as you create meaningful change.


Apply today and shape a better tomorrow.


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