Senior Legal Counsel

Alstom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract in Sydney. You will lead front-end legal support for bids and tenders, oversee regulatory compliance, and collaborate with commercial, project and operations teams on major rail and infrastructure initiatives.

You hold a Bachelor of Laws and an Australian practising certificate, with strong tender/bid experience, and you will drive risk-aware contract strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws and current Australian practising certificate required.
• Strong understanding of public tenders and PPP agreements.
• Experience as a senior legal professional in tender/bid phases of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end legal support for bids and tenders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal and operational goals.
• Ensure contract management, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

Skills

Tender support

PPP agreements

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Australian practising certificate

Job description

About us

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

About us

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate Senior Legal Counsel to drive legal excellence and safeguard our mission-critical operations. This is a 12 month fixed term maternity leave contract. Join dedicated teams committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You'll support some of Australia's most significant rail and infrastructure projects, working alongside commercial, project and operational teams to help deliver sustainable transport solutions. Reporting to the Legal Director ANZ, you will be accountable for leading front-end legal support for bids and tenders and providing expert advice across contractual and project-related matters.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead scalable legal strategies to support business growth and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal frameworks with operational objectives.
• Ensure reliability in contract management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Champion innovation in legal processes, adapting to evolving industry standards.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentor junior legal professionals to build organizational capability.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws, along with a current Australian legal practicing certificate.
• Sound understanding of public tenders and Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements.
• Experienced Senior Legal Professional who enjoys providing legal expertise in the tender/bid phase of complex major projects.
• Strong commercial acumen coupled with great interpersonal skills, communication and excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience as a Lawyer, either in-house or private practice within the infrastructure, engineering or construction sector.

How Success Is Measured

• Timely delivery of legal solutions aligned with strategic business goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership within legal and business teams.
• Reduction in legal defects, efficient troubleshooting, and process improvement.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced legal technology and contribute to strategic vision.
• Make a global impact from our Sydney office, shaping local and international projects.
• Advance your career through continuous learning and professional development.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.
We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [e-mail]. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.