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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Project manage tender processes for major infrastructure projects across APAC, including structuring transactions, risk reviews, and contract negotiations.
- Review and advise on complex construction contracts at tender stage (D&C, GC21, ECI, alliances, and related project agreements).
- Provide strategic commercial and legal advice to tender and delivery teams on risk allocation, delays/EOTs, termination, security, retention, scope changes, and pricing mechanisms.
- Lead post‐tender negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, and subcontractors.
- Deliver clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to stakeholders in construction, project delivery, and corporate teams.
- Support the M&A team on acquisitions and divestments as required.
- Manage external legal counsel efficiently and identify/mitigate legal risks throughout project development and execution.
- Contribute to regulatory compliance, including environmental and planning matters, while proactively minimising disputes.
About You
- 7+ years post‐qualification experience as a lawyer, with strong expertise in projects and construction law.
- Proven technical skills in drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex infrastructure and construction contracts.
- Strong commercial mindset, solutions‐focused approach, and ability to manage multi‐party, high‐stakes transactions.
What's On Offer
- Market‐leading salary and bonus package, commensurate with experience.
- Flexible working arrangements, including work‐from‐home.
- Genuine career development opportunities in a large‐scale, dynamic infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of major projects.
Senior Legal Counsel |Front-End Major Projects & Infrastructure (APAC) in Melbourne 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.
