Our client is a rapidly growing, publicly listed infrastructure and technology company.
Founded in Australia and now listed on a major international exchange, the business develops and operates large-scale, renewable-powered data centre infrastructure across the globe.
The Role
Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced projects and construction lawyer to join a high-performing and collaborative legal team.
Reporting to senior legal leadership and working closely with executive stakeholders, this role will take ownership of a broad range of projects, construction, procurement and infrastructure matters supporting the development, delivery and operation of large-scale data centre assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation, drafting and management of major project and procurement agreements, including EPC contracts, design-build agreements, master services agreements, master product agreements and subcontractor arrangements.
- Partner closely with procurement, project development, construction delivery and operations teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Advise on legal and commercial risk from project inception through construction, commissioning and ongoing operations.
- Support procurement strategy, vendor selection processes and supply chain contracting arrangements.
- Contribute to the development of scalable legal templates, contracting frameworks, policies and processes to support continued growth.
Ideal Candidate
- Have approximately 15+ years' post-admission experience gained within a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house environment.
- Possess strong expertise across construction, projects, procurement and infrastructure contracting.
- Have experience advising on complex, multi-phase infrastructure, energy or major capital projects.
- Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Be a confident negotiator capable of managing sophisticated counterparties and large contractor relationships.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoy working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders.
- Be practical, solutions-focused and capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Gray at or call 0412 427 086.
Senior Legal Counsel - Construction/Critical Infrastructure - 15+ Years PQE - Sydney 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.
