We are partnering with a leading Australian infrastructure services business to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for a hands‑on role supporting high‑value projects.

You will work closely with a talented legal and commercial team to drive front‑end contracting, tender processes, and successful project delivery across energy & utilities, transport, and social infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Project manage tender processes for major infrastructure projects across APAC, including structuring transactions, risk reviews, and contract negotiations.
- Review and advise on complex construction contracts at tender stage (D&C;, GC21, ECI, alliances, and related project agreements).
- Provide strategic commercial and legal advice to tender and delivery teams on risk allocation, delays/EOTs, termination, security, retention, scope changes, and pricing mechanisms.
- Lead post‑tender negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, and subcontractors.
- Deliver clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to stakeholders in construction, project delivery, and corporate teams.




- Support the M&A; team on acquisitions and divestments as required.
- Manage external legal counsel efficiently and identify/mitigate legal risks throughout project development and execution.
- Contribute to regulatory compliance, including environmental and planning matters, while proactively minimising disputes.

About You

- 7+ years post‑qualification experience as a lawyer, with strong expertise in projects and construction law.
- Proven technical skills in drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex infrastructure and construction contracts.
- Solid commercial mindset, solutions‑focused approach, and ability to manage multi‑party, high‑stakes transactions.

What’s On Offer

- Market‑leading salary and bonus package, commensurate with experience.
- Flexible working arrangements, including work‑from‑home.
- Genuine career development opportunities in a large‑scale, dynamic infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of major projects.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel |Front-End Major Projects & Infrastructure (APAC) (Melbourne)
🏢 Wolf and Williams
📍 Melbourne