Senior Counsel - Construction & Infrastructure

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VIDA Health in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead construction and infrastructure matters within Victoria's health capital program. You will provide senior legal advice on project development, procurement, and contract strategy, partnering with government and private sector stakeholders.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage end-to-end contract processes, draft and negotiate key documents, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and governance frameworks across major

Qualifications

• Experience providing construction/infrastructure legal advice on complex projects.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end contract processes, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships across government and private sector to support legal activities.
• Provide timely, high-quality legal advice on project development, procurement, delivery, and contracting.
• Draft, negotiate and evaluate transaction documents for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and governance frameworks.

Skills

Construction law

Contract management

Legal advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

VIDA Health in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead construction and infrastructure matters within Victoria's health capital program. You will provide senior legal advice on project development, procurement, and contract strategy, partnering with government and private sector stakeholders.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage end-to-end contract processes, draft and negotiate key documents, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and governance frameworks across major