Legal Counsel - Construction/ Property (12 month Contract)

The Company

Our client is a leading owner and operator of nationally significant infrastructure, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of commercial assets and delivering a substantial pipeline of capital projects.

With a long-term investment strategy and a strong focus on growth, the organisation continues to deliver complex infrastructure, property and commercial developments that support economic growth and community connectivity. Working across a broad range of legal matters, the business offers exposure to major projects, property, procurement and strategic commercial initiatives within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

The Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, this is a broad commercial role offering exposure across general commercial contracts, property and major construction and infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including services agreements, procurement contracts, consultancy agreements, technology contracts and other strategic commercial arrangements.
• Advising on property matters, including leasing, licensing, development agreements and broader property transactions.
• Providing legal support across capital works and infrastructure projects, including procurement, contract negotiation, contract administration, variations, claims and dispute avoidance.
• Advising on governance, regulatory compliance and operational legal matters across the business.
• Managing external legal advisers where appropriate.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice that supports strategic business objectives.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a talented lawyer with approximately 4–8 years' PAE, gained within a well-regarded law firm or an in-house legal team.

You will have experience in construction, infrastructure, commercial and/or property law, together with:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Exposure to construction projects, property transactions or complex commercial arrangements.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to partner effectively across technical, operational and executive teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, together with a collaborative and proactive approach.

What's on Offer

• Join a highly respected organisation with a significant long-term pipeline of projects and investment.
• Broad exposure across commercial, property and major infrastructure matters.
• Work closely with experienced executives in a collaborative and supportive legal team.
• A genuine opportunity to influence key commercial outcomes while developing your career within a sophisticated in-house environment.

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***.