Senior PPP Lawyer for Major Transport Projects

Department of Transport and Planning

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Principal Lawyer for Public Private Partnerships to provide expert, commercially focused legal advice on major transport projects. You will handle complex contracts, negotiations, disputes and operational matters, working with technical and commercial stakeholders to manage risk and support the state's transport future.

The role requires Victorian admission, 4+ years post-qualification experience, and a track record in PPPs or

Qualifications

Admitted as a lawyer in Victoria and eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate.
Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
Experience in private practice, government or in-house with a broad range of commercial agreements, PPPs or major infrastructure would be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

Provide expert, commercially focused legal advice on major transport projects including roads, public transport assets and precinct developments.
Draft and review complex legal documents and negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
Manage legal risks, oversee external advisers, and resolve disputes and operational matters.
Build strong stakeholder relationships across legal, commercial and technical teams to support Victoria's transport future.