General Counsel

The Company

Our client is a leading international developer, contractor and asset owner with a significant presence across global infrastructure, construction and energy markets.

With a long-established track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects, the organisation partners with government, institutional and private-sector stakeholders to develop and deliver critical infrastructure that supports economic growth and long-term community outcomes.

As the business continues to expand its Australian operations and project portfolio, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal leader to play a key role in strategic growth initiatives, major project delivery and corporate operations.

The organisation is recognised for its collaborative culture, long-term investment outlook and commitment to operational excellence, offering the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded industry professionals on complex, commercially significant matters.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an accomplished General Counsel to join the Australian leadership team.

Reporting directly to senior executive leadership, you will be responsible for leading the legal function across the Australian business while providing strategic advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate, governance and project-related matters.

Operating as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will play a critical role in managing legal risk, supporting commercial decision-making and enabling the successful delivery of key business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership across all areas of the business
• Leading the negotiation and management of complex commercial agreements and contractual arrangements
• Advising on project development, procurement, delivery and operational matters
• Supporting corporate transactions, partnerships, strategic investments and growth initiatives
• Managing governance, compliance and risk management frameworks
• Overseeing dispute management, claims and external legal advisers
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to drive commercially sound outcomes
• Leading and developing the legal function while promoting best practice legal and compliance processes

The Candidate

You will be a senior legal professional with significant experience gained within a leading law firm, in-house environment, or a combination of both.

You will also bring:

• A current Australian practising certificate and approximately 15+ years' post-qualification experience
• Strong experience advising on complex commercial, corporate and project-related matters
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams
• Experience managing legal risk across sophisticated and multifaceted business operations
• Excellent commercial judgement and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused and collaborative approach to leadership

To Apply

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Nathan Aron, Associate Director, on 0419 511 439 for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, send your CV to ***email_hidden***.