Infrastructure Legal Counsel (Hybrid & Flexible)

AECOM; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Legal Counsel in Australia and New Zealand to support Buildings + Places and Transportation. Based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will work with project teams to provide commercial legal advice on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and professional services projects.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts, managing risk, and helping teams navigate procurement and governance, with opportunities to grow within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law and admission to practice in Australia.
• 3–6 years post-admission experience.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen with pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset with project/business teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in infrastructure, construction, or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts (consultancy, framework, subcontracts, JV, confidentiality).
• Provide practical legal advice on tenders, procurement processes, risk allocation and contract strategy.
• Support project teams from bid stage through project delivery.
• Assist with preparation and review of internal approvals and governance.
• Advise on disputes, claims and commercial risk management.
• Collaborate with leaders and multidisciplinary teams across Buildings + Places and Transportation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial advice

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Laws and admission to practice in Australia

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Legal Counsel in Australia and New Zealand to support Buildings + Places and Transportation. Based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will work with project teams to provide commercial legal advice on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and professional services projects.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts, managing risk, and helping teams navigate procurement and governance, with opportunities to grow within a global organisation.