Senior Legal Counsel, Major Infra Project (Melbourne)

Wolf & Williams; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support a major infrastructure project in Melbourne. You will provide strategic legal and commercial input across the operations and maintenance phase, working closely with the Project Director and senior stakeholders.

The role is highly autonomous and project‑based, requiring strong commercial judgment and the ability to manage complex contracting and risk. This is a senior position within a PPP/major projects environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' post‑qualification experience in construction and projects law.
• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Experience with major infrastructure or PPP projects.
• Ability to advise on complex contracts and claims.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior legal adviser to the Project Director and senior stakeholders.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements and variations.
• Advise on contract administration, claims management and risk.
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to safeguard commercial outcomes.
• Identify disputes early and develop practical resolutions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

PPP experience

Dispute avoidance

Education

Australian Practising Certificate

Job description

Wolf & Williams seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support a major infrastructure project in Melbourne. You will provide strategic legal and commercial input across the operations and maintenance phase, working closely with the Project Director and senior stakeholders.

The role is highly autonomous and project‑based, requiring strong commercial judgment and the ability to manage complex contracting and risk. This is a senior position within a PPP/major projects environment.