Senior Legal Counsel

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Our Legal team is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a collaborative and supportive APAC team that delivers interesting project work with a wide remit of opportunities. You will support GHD with strategic engagement including on complex, high-value, and high-risk projects, with a particular focus on major infrastructure and engineering matters.

This position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements in a range of contexts, such as design and construct, design only, alliancing and professional services for major infrastructure projects.
• Providing guidance, advice and direction on legal issues for technical and operational staff.
• Partnering with Project Directors and Project Managers to support them in the documentation, finalisation and execution of contracts.
• Providing advice on general legal issues that arise from day to day in a global consulting firm including in the areas of employment, privacy and contract law, intellectual property law, commercial disputes and litigation management.
• Legislative compliance, internal policies and some corporate governance matters.
• Working with the GHD Project and Business Leadership teams in the negotiation of contracts.

This is a broad generalist role with strong projects focus. You will advise across the full lifecycle of major projects and provide commercially minded counsel to the business on day-to-day legal issues.

What you will bring to the team:

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracting and negotiation, with depth in infrastructure, engineering or construction project environments.
• Current unrestricted Practising Certificate, with demonstrated seniority commensurate with a Senior Legal Counsel role.
• Experience across varied procurement models (e.g., design and construct, alliancing, PPP) including contract review and drafting for complex projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and collegiate approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple matters.
• Experience working in geographically dispersed or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deep experience across the full lifecycle of major projects, from procurement through delivery and dispute resolution.

Desirable criteria

• In-house legal experience, particularly in an engineering, infrastructure or professional services environment.
• An interest in legal technology and innovation, including the practical application of AI tools in a legal practice context.

Sydney in one of our three office locations (CBD, Paramatta, St Leonards) or Canberra are our preferred locations, but we will consider applicants from other GHD NSW/ACT office locations including Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle, Nowra/Berry, Orange, Singleton, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga.

GHD offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of the role, including access to GHD’s flexible benefits programme. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.