Legal Counsel

EQUANS ANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive exposure

Strategic projects

National role

Influence on governance

Collaborative culture

Career development

Job summary

EQUANS ANZ is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to partner with executive leadership and business units across Australia. The role focuses on providing practical, commercially driven legal guidance on governance, contracts and major commercial transactions to enable strategic growth.

You will support acquisitions, tender submissions and complex negotiations while ensuring compliance and effective risk management across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Law degree and Australian admission to practice.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in reputable firm or in-house.
• Strong background in commercial law, contract law and governance.
• Experience supporting M&A, transactions and complex negotiations.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure or facilities services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, commercially focused legal advice across the business.
• Lead legal input on mergers, acquisitions and commercial transactions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and related documentation.
• Support governance, compliance and risk management activities.
• Partner with executives to enable strategic growth and tender processes.
• Manage external counsel and regulatory considerations as needed.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Australian admission to practice

Job description

Location: Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Full Time | Senior Professional Opportunity

Shape the future of a global industry leader

At EQUANS, we design, deliver and maintain some of Australia's most critical infrastructure and essential services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Legal Counsel to become a trusted advisor to our executive leadership team and operational businesses. This is a rare opportunity for a highly capable legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive strategic business outcomes. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in protecting and advancing the interests of EQUANS while enabling the business to innovate, grow and take calculated commercial opportunities with confidence.

About The Role

As Legal Counsel, you will lead the provision of legal advice and services across the EQUANS Services business. You will provide practical, commercially focused guidance on a broad range of legal, governance, compliance and regulatory matters while supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions and major commercial transactions. You will be a key contributor to business decision-making, helping leaders navigate risk, strengthen governance frameworks and achieve commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, timely and commercially focused legal advice across all areas of the business
• Protect the interests of EQUANS through expert guidance on commercial law, contractual arrangements and business operations
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships and new commercial ventures
• Review, draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts and transactional documentation
• Partner with leaders across the organisation to deliver practical legal solutions that support agile and informed decision-making
• Assist the CEO and executive team in meeting corporate governance, compliance and ethical obligations
• Develop, implement and maintain legal policies, compliance frameworks and governance processes
• Analyse legal risks and provide strategic recommendations to minimise exposure and support business growth
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing guidance on emerging legal and compliance requirements
• Lead legal input into tender submissions, commercial transactions and operational matters
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors, specialists and consultants
• Represent EQUANS in commercial negotiations and, where required, before tribunals and courts
• Deliver legal education and guidance to stakeholders across the business

About You

You are a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing business outcomes and finding practical solutions to complex challenges. You have the confidence to engage with senior leaders while maintaining strong attention to detail and sound legal judgment.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and admission to practice within Australia
• Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment
• Strong expertise in commercial law, contract law and corporate governance
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and complex contract negotiations
• Exposure to construction, infrastructure, engineering, facilities management or services industries will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage legal risk in a commercial setting
• Proven capability to develop pragmatic legal solutions aligned with business objectives
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance risk with opportunity
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professional judgment

Why Join EQUANS?

• Work directly with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives
• Exposure to complex, high-value commercial projects and transactions
• National role with flexibility to be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Opportunity to influence business strategy, governance and growth
• Collaborative, high-performing and supportive culture
• Career development within a leading international organisation