Senior Legal Counsel |Front-End Major Projects & Infrastructure (APAC)

We are partnering with a leading Australian infrastructure services business to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for a hands‑on role supporting high‑value projects.

You will work closely with a talented legal and commercial team to drive front‑end contracting, tender processes, and successful project delivery across energy & utilities, transport, and social infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage tender processes for major infrastructure projects across APAC, including structuring transactions, risk reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Review and advise on complex construction contracts at tender stage (D&C, GC21, ECI, alliances, and related project agreements).
• Provide strategic commercial and legal advice to tender and delivery teams on risk allocation, delays/EOTs, termination, security, retention, scope changes, and pricing mechanisms.
• Lead post‑tender negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, and subcontractors.
• Deliver clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to stakeholders in construction, project delivery, and corporate teams.
• Support the M&A team on acquisitions and divestments as required.
• Manage external legal counsel efficiently and identify/mitigate legal risks throughout project development and execution.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance, including environmental and planning matters, while proactively minimising disputes.

About You

• 7+ years post‑qualification experience as a lawyer, with strong expertise in projects and construction law.
• Proven technical skills in drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex infrastructure and construction contracts.
• Strong commercial mindset, solutions‑focused approach, and ability to manage multi‑party, high‑stakes transactions.

What’s On Offer

• Market‑leading salary and bonus package, commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work‑from‑home.
• Genuine career development opportunities in a large‑scale, dynamic infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of major projects.

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