Legal Counsel - Construction / Major Projects

About the role

A leading Australian infrastructure owner and asset operator is recruiting a front-end construction or infrastructure lawyer to join its legal team. You will give practical, commercially focused advice across construction, procurement and development matters, working closely with executives, commercial leaders and project stakeholders on major capital works from procurement and delivery through to operations and asset management.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction and project delivery contracts, including D&C, construct-only, consultancy, professional services, supply and procurement agreements.
• Advise on procurement strategies, tender documentation, contract structures, risk allocation and commercial negotiations.
• Support major infrastructure, redevelopment and capital works projects from inception to completion.
• Advise on contract administration, variations, extensions of time, claims, disputes and dispute avoidance.
• Advise on commercial and operational agreements such as supplier, services, technology and strategic procurement contracts.
• Support property and development matters, including leasing, licensing, access arrangements and development agreements where required.
• Manage external legal advisers and coordinate specialist legal support.
• Work with project directors, commercial managers, procurement teams and senior executives.

Required profile

• High-calibre construction or infrastructure lawyer with about 4-6 years of PAE, gained in a leading private practice construction team or a sophisticated in-house environment.
• Strong front-end construction experience and comfort with complex infrastructure and capital projects.
• Looking to move closer to commercial decision-making and work alongside those delivering major projects.
• Commercial acumen, confidence engaging senior executives and project directors, and a collaborative, autonomous approach.

Required skills

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating construction and project delivery contracts (D&C, EPC, construct-only, consultancy, procurement).
• Understanding of procurement, contract administration, risk allocation, variations, claims and dispute avoidance.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, transport, property or capital works projects.

What we offer

• One of Western Australia's largest infrastructure and asset-owning organisations during a major investment and development period.
• Broad exposure across construction, procurement, property, development and commercial contracting.
• An experienced, collaborative and highly regarded legal team.
• Competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements and strong long-term career opportunities.

To apply, candidates can arrange a confidential discussion with the recruiter or send their CV by email.