Legal Analyst

Michelle Sneesby - Founder And Managing Partner

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

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Job summary

AECOM in Melbourne (ANZ) is seeking a Legal Counsel – Projects & Infrastructure to join our Australia and New Zealand Legal Team and support Buildings and Transportation businesses.

Based in Melbourne or Sydney, you will work with project teams and leadership to provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, buildings and transport projects, guiding contracts from bid to delivery.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Law and Australian admission.
3–6 years post-admission experience in private practice or in-house.
Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Strong commercial acumen with pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Collaborative mindset with project/business teams.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Interest in infrastructure, construction, engineering, or related industries.
Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts.
Provide practical legal advice on projects, tenders and procurement.
Support project teams through the project lifecycle.
Assist with internal approvals and governance processes.
Advise on disputes, claims and commercial risk.
Collaborate with Buildings + Places and Transportation teams.
Support legal initiatives on governance, IP, insurance and corporate matters.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Collaborative mindset

Prioritisation

Education

Law degree and Australian admission

Job description

Company Description

We work with clients to help them deliver sustainable infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with a range of businesses and are building a global impact.

Job Description

We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Projects & Infrastructure to join our Australia and New Zealand Legal Team and support our Buildings and Transportation businesses.

Based in either Sydney or Melbourne, you will work closely with project teams, business leaders and fellow legal professionals to provide practical, commercial legal advice across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, buildings and transport projects. This role offers exposure to some of Australia’s most complex, high‑profile projects, providing an outstanding platform to develop your career within a global organisation.

You will play a key role in supporting project pursuits and delivery by reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal risk and helping teams navigate complex commercial and procurement environments.

What you’ll be doing

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, subcontracts, joint venture agreements, confidentiality agreements and other project‑related documentation.
Providing practical legal advice on project pursuits, tenders, procurement processes, risk allocation and contract negotiation strategies.
Supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from bid stage through to project delivery.
Assisting with the preparation and review of internal approvals and governance processes.
Advising on disputes, claims, contractual issues and commercial risk management matters.
Collaborating with business leaders and multidisciplinary project teams across Buildings + Places and Transportation.
Supporting legal initiatives relating to compliance, governance, intellectual property, insurance and broader corporate matters where required.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Law and admission to practice in Australia.
Approximately 3–6 years post‑admission experience, either in private practice or an in‑house legal environment.
Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic, solution‑focused legal advice.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in working closely with project and business teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Passion for infrastructure, construction, engineering, professional services or related industries.
Appetite to learn and develop.

Highly regarded

Experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, consulting or government sectors.
Exposure to procurement processes, tendering and major project delivery environments.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams across complex projects.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
Volunteer and representation leave.
Flex public holidays – swap public holidays for days that suit you better.

At AECOM, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that shape cities, communities and industries. You'll be supported by experienced legal leaders, collaborate with talented professionals across ANZ, and have access to global career pathways.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Contract and Compensation

Salary: AUD Negotiable

Start date: 19 October 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Melbourne

Type: Full‑time

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