We are partnering with a well-established global infrastructure business to recruit an experienced Head of Legal – Construction. This is a key leadership role. You will lead a high-calibre legal team and play a central role in supporting the delivery of major global infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, providing clear direction, mentoring, and performance management to deliver high-quality legal support.
- Oversee legal support on the development and delivery of infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on EPC and construction contracts, equipment supply agreements, and operations & maintenance (O&M;) arrangements.
- Provide strategic legal advice on project delivery, risk allocation, claims management, and contract administration across complex construction programs.
- Support related corporate transactions, project financings, and deals tied to infrastructure assets and platforms.
- Partner closely with commercial, development, project, and technical teams to structure bankable, practical solutions that enable timely and successful project delivery.
- Manage external counsel efficiently across multiple jurisdictions
- Deliver pragmatic,



solutions-oriented legal and commercial advice to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-growth environment.

About You

- 15 years post-qualification experience, ideally from a top-tier firm or in-house infrastructure/construction role, with experience leading a legal team.
- Strong technical expertise in major projects
- Commercially sharp, pragmatic, and team-oriented, with the ability to lead and thrive in a dynamic, high-growth global business.
- Genuine interest in large-scale infrastructure development and the intersection of construction, energy, and next-generation technology projects.

What’s On Offer

- Strong remuneration package with a competitive bonus structure
- Hybrid working from a Sydney CBD office with flexible arrangements.
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and international operations in a business at the forefront of major infrastructure delivery.
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and contribute to genuinely transformative global projects.

Contact

Keen to know more? Message me directly on LinkedIn or email [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Alternatively, feel free to call on 0415 914 803 for a chat.

📌 Head of Legal – Construction (Sydney)
🏢 Wolf u0026amp; Williams
📍 Sydney