Legal Counsel – Brisbane

Legal Counsel – Brisbane

Brisbane Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise on major construction projects and negotiate complex documentation.
  • Company: Global Construction & Engineering firm with a market-leading legal team.
  • Benefits: Above market remuneration, great culture, and a high-performing team.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team working on significant infrastructure and energy projects.
  • Qualifications: 5-7 years of front-end construction law experience required.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

Our Client is a global Construction & Engineering firm with an opportunity for a quality front-end construction lawyer to join their market leading APAC legal team. With offices across the globe they have been involved in some of the most significant infrastructure, energy and resources projects globally.

Due to growth, the Regional Head of Legal is looking to hire a legal counsel to join their Brisbane office. This role will support projects and transactions across Australia. You will work as part of a close knit team and the wider business on some of the markets most sophisticated EPC, EPCM and project development matters.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Advising on major project development, procurement and delivery matters across the construction, mining and resources sector;
  • Structuring, negotiating and closing complex project and transactional documentation;
  • Supporting project execution teams on live construction and engineering matters;
  • Advising on risk allocation, claims strategy and broader commercial issues;

Ideal Candidate

You will have between 5-7 years front-end construction experience from either a top-tier or equivalent firm or highly regarded in house construction team. In addition you will have:

  • Strong experience across construction, projects, infrastructure, energy and/or resources matters;
  • Deep familiarity with EPC/EPCM, procurement and major project documentation;
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills;
  • A highly commercial and solutions-oriented approach;

On offer is a high performing team, a great culture and above market remuneration and additional benefits.

Legal Counsel – Brisbane employer: Wolf & Williams

Join a dynamic and high-performing Construction & Infrastructure team where you will work closely with esteemed Partners on a diverse range of construction disputes. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with direct access to leadership and a clear pathway for career advancement. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the building and construction sector.

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Contact Details:

Wolf & Williams Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Legal Counsel – Brisbane

Front-End Construction Law
Project Development
Procurement
EPC/EPCM Familiarity
Drafting Skills
Negotiation Skills
Stakeholder Management