Senior Legal Counsel — Major Infrastructure Projects

Sigma Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Executive has been engaged to source an experienced Legal Counsel to support the delivery of a major Sydney infrastructure project. The role focuses on front-end construction law, contract negotiations and risk allocation, working closely with the legal, commercial and project teams.

You will provide pragmatic, commercially minded advice through procurement, variations and claims, ensuring compliance with D&C, EPC and other delivery models.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years' post-qualification experience in construction and infrastructure law.
• Strong track record drafting and negotiating construction and engineering contracts.
• Experience with front-end project delivery and risk allocation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice through procurement and delivery phases of landmark projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction and commercial agreements (D&C, EPC, PPP, alliance).
• Advise on contractual risk, claims, variations and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, commercial and project delivery teams to enable decision-making.

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Front-end project delivery

In-house exposure

Education

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Australian solicitor admission

Job description

Sigma Executive has been engaged to source an experienced Legal Counsel to support the delivery of a major Sydney infrastructure project. The role focuses on front-end construction law, contract negotiations and risk allocation, working closely with the legal, commercial and project teams.

You will provide pragmatic, commercially minded advice through procurement, variations and claims, ensuring compliance with D&C, EPC and other delivery models.