Legal Counsel

Beacon Legal has partnered with a leading global engineering and construction company in the search for a Legal Counsel to join the Brisbane office. This opportunity would suit a lawyer with 5-6 years’ experience who is looking to step into a broad and commercially significant role.

We’re seeking a commercially minded and proactive front-end construction lawyer to join a high-performing and small legal team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of front-end construction and project development work and the chance to work closely with a business operating in the infrastructure, energy and resources sectors. You’ll be part of a well-regarded in-house team supporting major, complex projects across Australia and globally.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on impactful work, build strong internal relationships and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About the Role

• Lead and support the negotiation and drafting of a broad range of construction and project-related contracts.
• Advise on legal and commercial risks across major infrastructure and resources projects.
• Support stakeholders across project, procurement and commercial teams.
• Manage external counsel where required.
• Assist with governance and internal compliance processes.
• Contribute to strategic project delivery and business growth initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Admitted to practise in Australia.
• 5-6 years’ experience in construction or projects, gained at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong transactional experience, with exposure to a broad range of construction contracts.
• Experience in the mining sector is advantageous but not essential.
• A mix of transactional and disputes experience will be considered.
• Strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication, drafting and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

If this role is of interest, please apply below or contact Jake Hayden-Smith at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.