Senior Legal Counsel - Infrastructure & Major Projects

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

Job summary

Brunel is partnering with an established organisation operating across the infrastructure, major projects and property sectors to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Australia.

This role provides strategic legal advice across construction contracts, procurement, property matters and commercial transactions, supporting commercial negotiations and risk management to enable successful delivery of major infrastructure investments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or property law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex project agreements.
• Familiarity with Australian contracting frameworks and AS-form contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice across infrastructure, construction, and property activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate project contracts, procurement and service agreements.
• Advise on contracting structures, risk allocation, warranties, indemnities and remedies.
• Support property transactions including land, leasing, and easements.
• Partner with commercial and project teams to identify and manage legal risks.
• Provide legal support through development, procurement, construction and operations.
• Assist with disputes, claims management, variations and negotiations.
• Coordinate external advisers to ensure practical, commercially aligned advice.
• Contribute to internal processes, governance and contract frameworks.
• Advise senior stakeholders on complex legal issues balancing risk and commercial objectives.

Skills

Construction law

Infrastructure law

Commercial negotiations

Contract drafting

Education

Admitted to practise law in Australia

Job description

Brunel is partnering with an established organisation operating across the infrastructure, major projects and property sectors to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Australia.

This role provides strategic legal advice across construction contracts, procurement, property matters and commercial transactions, supporting commercial negotiations and risk management to enable successful delivery of major infrastructure investments.