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

Job Description

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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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