Senior Legal Counsel, Defence & Government Contracts

Axiom; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function across Australian Defence projects. You will provide strategic commercial advice, manage high‑value contracts, and navigate regulatory frameworks to enable business success.

The role requires admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate and extensive in-house experience. A high level of collaboration with senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Admitted Australian legal practitioner with current practising certificate.
• Significant in-house legal experience is required.
• Deep expertise in Australian Government contracting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts, joint ventures, disputes and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, review and approval of complex government contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice balancing risk and commercial outcomes.
• Advise on contracting strategies for bids and tenders.
• Oversee disputes, claims and investigations with external counsel.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks and policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Education

Admission as Australian legal practitioner

Current practising certificate

Job description

KBR Australia is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function across Australian Defence projects. You will provide strategic commercial advice, manage high‑value contracts, and navigate regulatory frameworks to enable business success.

The role requires admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate and extensive in-house experience. A high level of collaboration with senior leaders is essential.