What will this job do to improve your life?This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of Australia's energy transition, advising on the commercial and legal agreements that underpin some of the country's largest infrastructure projects.
Rather than focusing solely on traditional construction work, you'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting the procurement of complex engineering, technology and infrastructure packages across a diverse portfolio of major energy developments. The breadth of work means you'll continue to expand your legal expertise while building highly transferable commercial skills.
You'll also have the opportunity to work across international projects, collaborating with experienced legal and commercial professionals on strategically important investments. The combination of international exposure, high-value transactions and a growing business will significantly strengthen your long-term career prospects.
About the roleVinova are working with a leading energy infrastructure business looking to appoint a Procurement Lawyer to join its growing legal team in Sydney.
Reporting into senior legal leadership, you'll work closely with a large procurement function, providing legal support across the sourcing, negotiation and delivery of major infrastructure, engineering, equipment and technology contracts.
You'll partner with procurement, commercial and project delivery teams to help manage legal risk while supporting the successful delivery of a significant pipeline of energy infrastructure projects across multiple international jurisdictions.
This role would suit an experienced procurement lawyer or a construction lawyer looking to broaden their experience across both procurement and major projects.
DutiesAdvise on procurement and construction contracts across major infrastructure projects
Support commercial negotiations with suppliers, contractors and strategic partners
Partner with procurement, commercial and project delivery teams throughout the contract lifecycle
Provide commercially focused legal advice across Australian and international projects
Skills & ExperienceExperience advising on procurement, construction or major infrastructure contracts
Background within a top-tier or leading mid-tier law firm, or a Tier 1 contractor
Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to build relationships with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
Admitted lawyer with approximately 8–12 years' PQE or equivalent experience
BenefitsWork on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects
Exposure to international transactions and cross-border legal matters
Competitive salary, and strong annual bonus
Hybrid working
Join a growing legal team with genuine long-term career opportunities
Company & CultureOur client is a leading energy infrastructure business delivering critical projects that support Australia's transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future. With a significant pipeline of work across multiple international markets, the business continues to invest heavily in both its projects and its people.
You'll join a collaborative, high-performing legal team where commercial thinking is encouraged, quality is valued and lawyers are given genuine ownership of their work. The business offers a rapid-paced environment with high standards, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career while working on complex, high-profile projects.
If you are interested in this position, please apply here or contact Vinova for a confidential discussion.
📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Vinova
📍 Sydney