Legal Counsel - APAC

About the role

Woolpert, a global architecture, engineering and geospatial firm, is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Legal Counsel to support its operations across the APAC region. The role provides practical legal guidance on corporate, commercial, employment, data privacy, regulatory and dispute matters, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional teams while managing legal risk and supporting compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage legal matters across APAC and support compliance with local, regional and international laws.
• Provide practical advice on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and dispute matters.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, deal structuring and drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and construction agreements, assess risk and support compliance across APAC.
• Work with HR and operations on employment agreements, workplace issues, disputes and policies.
• Track legal and regulatory changes and explain their implications for the business.
• Develop and deliver training and awareness activities on legal and compliance topics.
• Work with HR, Finance, Compliance, Operations and other teams to support commercially sound decisions.

Required profile

• Law degree and admission to practice in at least one Australian jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably in a multinational organisation, in-house legal team or law firm.
• Broad experience across corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and dispute matters.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in one or more additional APAC languages is advantageous.
• Desirable: experience in architecture, engineering, geospatial, construction, infrastructure or a related professional services industry.
• Full working rights in Australia; hybrid, full-time role.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of data privacy and protection frameworks relevant to APAC business operations.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic and pragmatic approach to legal advice.

What we offer

• Principal Program giving employees the chance to become company stakeholders.
• Automatic salary continuance insurance provided by Woolpert.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.
• Discounted corporate health insurance through Bupa.