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 role
Vinova 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.
Duties
- Advise 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 & Experience
- Experience 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
- Work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects
- Exposure to international transactions and cross-border legal matters
- Competitive salary, and strong annual bonus
- Join a growing legal team with genuine long-term career opportunities
Company & Culture
Our 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 fast-paced setting with high standards, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career while working on complex, high-profile projects.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Vinova
📍 New South Wales
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