Senior Legal Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure Projects

Wolf & Williams have partnered with a well-regarded international infrastructure business with an impressive pipeline of major Australian projects. Reporting into a highly commercial legal leader, this broad role will involve advising on project development, commercial contracts, governance and strategic business initiatives across a growing portfolio of infrastructure assets.
They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to step into this growth role to support their growing, and well-regarded legal team working on complex, large-scale projects across Australia
About the Role
You will provide legal support across a broad range of major infrastructure, energy and development projects, including:
Advising on construction, procurement and project-related agreements;Supporting project development, bids and strategic growth initiatives;Negotiating commercial arrangements with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders;Providing advice on governance, risk and day-to-day commercial matters;Partnering with senior leaders across legal, commercial and development teams.
This is a hands-on role offering significant autonomy, exposure to complex projects and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a highly regarded infrastructure business.
About You
7+ years' PQE with experience across infrastructure, construction, projects and/or energy;Background from a reputable law firm, in-house legal team or a combination of both;Strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills, with experience supporting complex projects;Pragmatic, commercially focused and comfortable working closely with senior decision-makers;Capable of managing multiple workstreams in a dynamic and fast-moving environment;Looking for a broad role offering genuine responsibility and exposure to major project and business initiatives.
This will suit a strong construction/ projects lawyer who enjoys being close to the commercial drivers of large-scale infrastructure development.
About us
Wolf & Williams is a specialist legal recruitment firm focused on both permanent and contract, interim and project lawyers.
Keen to know more?
Message us directly on LinkedIn or email Bill Panourgias at bill@wolfwilliams.com.au for a confidential conversation. Alternatively, feel free to call Bill on + 61 426 233 077 for a chat.