28 Nov
Xprt Dev
Australia
Opportunity for Senior Legal Counsel to join a national infrastructure and technology group in a broad commercial role, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders. 12‑month contract to start mid/late January.
THE COMPANY
A leading infrastructure provider with an extensive asset portfolio across Australia.
THE ROLE
12‑month contract role to start in mid/late‑Jan 2026.
Work anticipated to mainly be general commercial and corporate legal work:
- General commercial transactions and disputes
- The ability to quickly understand the commercial, operating, risk and opportunity drivers of the business
- Long‑term site leasing, licensing and access agreements
- Sales and procurement services agreements, construction and subcontracts
- Corporate finance, M&A; transactions and joint venture arrangements
- Asset and corporate acquisitions
- Experience in negotiating service contracts (upstream and downstream)
- New business opportunities and innovation
- Governmental, compliance, risk and regulatory matters affecting the group, including trade practices, telecommunications, environmental, planning and OH&S; laws
ABOUT YOU
- You are a 6+ year commercial lawyer with strong transactional skills and the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders.
- Any experience managing/mentoring junior team members would also be beneficial.
- Australian practising certificate and relevant tertiary qualifications.
- 7+ years PQE, ideally from a reputable firm / in‑house workplace.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.
- Experience in commercial and/or corporate transactions.
- Dispute resolution and external counsel management experience.
- Able to simplify complex issues and work autonomously in a fast‑paced setting.
ON OFFER
- Hybrid working flexibility.
- Broad exposure to high‑value commercial, property, and regulatory matters.
- Close collaboration with senior leadership.
- Supportive, high‑performing legal team.
- Opportunities for development and involvement in new business initiatives.
- Ability to influence strategy and process improvement.
NEXT STEPS
If this role interests you, please apply, and we’ll be in touch. For a confidential conversation, contact Charlie Smril at Dovetail Legal Solutions: [email protected] .
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About Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial (Australia)
🏢 Xprt Dev
📍 Australia
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