Sydney-based Senior Legal Counsel, Infra & Projects

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

Job summary

Brunel is partnering with an established organisation operating across the infrastructure and major projects sector to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to its Australian business. This is a broad, engaging role providing strategic legal advice across complex projects, construction activities, property matters and commercial transactions.

Working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams, you will support negotiations, manage contractual risk and facilitate execution

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise law in Australia with 7+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience across construction, major projects, infrastructure or property law.
• Demonstrated capability drafting and negotiating complex commercial and construction agreements.
• Familiarity with Australian construction contracting frameworks and AS-form contracts.
• Exposure to property transactions, land access arrangements or related matters advantageous.
• Experience within a reputable law firm, major infrastructure organisation or asset-intensive business.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Confident stakeholder management with senior executives and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice across infrastructure development, construction, property and related commercial activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate project agreements including construction contracts and procurement arrangements.
• Advise on contract structures, risk allocation, performance obligations and remedies.
• Support property-related transactions, leasing, easements and tenure matters.
• Partner with commercial and project teams to manage legal risks.
• Provide legal support throughout project development, procurement, construction and operations.
• Assist with disputes, claims management, variations and negotiations with external parties.
• Coordinate external advisers on specialist matters aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to internal legal processes, governance standards and contractual frameworks.
• Advise senior stakeholders on complex legal issues balancing commercial objectives and risk.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Construction law

Property law

Risk management

Job description

Brunel is partnering with an established organisation operating across the infrastructure and major projects sector to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to its Australian business. This is a broad, engaging role providing strategic legal advice across complex projects, construction activities, property matters and commercial transactions.

Working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams, you will support negotiations, manage contractual risk and facilitate execution