Commercial & Projects Lawyer - Transport & Infrastructure

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro bono

Job summary

Clayton Utz is seeking a talented lawyer to join the Sydney team working on a broad practice spanning commercial transactions and infrastructure matters. The role offers exposure to major transport, logistics and digital infrastructure projects and a non-hierarchical, collegiate culture with opportunities for client secondments.

You will contribute to acquisitions, commercial structuring, procurement and contract negotiation across airports, rail, ports and related sectors, while developing

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' post‑admission experience in a leading commercial law firm
• Excellent academic credentials
• Experience in commercial transactions, procurement, front‑end projects, corporate, property or another transactional practice
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong commercial judgement and an ability to identify practical solutions for clients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional client service
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term practice advising owners and operators of major transport, logistics and strategic assets

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of commercial transactions, procurement, project delivery and regulatory matters across airports, rail, ports, telecommunications, logistics and digital infrastructure sectors
• Assist in acquisitions and commercial structuring through to procurement, contract negotiation, project delivery and asset management
• Provide client service excellence and support in a non-hierarchical, collegiate team environment

Skills

2-4 years post-admission experience

Excellent academic credentials

Commercial transactions

Procurement

Front-end projects

Corporate

Property

Drafting & negotiating agreements

Commercial judgement

Communication

Prioritisation

Independence in practice

Job description

Clayton Utz is seeking a talented lawyer to join the Sydney team working on a broad practice spanning commercial transactions and infrastructure matters. The role offers exposure to major transport, logistics and digital infrastructure projects and a non-hierarchical, collegiate culture with opportunities for client secondments.

You will contribute to acquisitions, commercial structuring, procurement and contract negotiation across airports, rail, ports and related sectors, while developing