Director Legal Permanent full-time opportunity based in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.

Australian Government Baseline security clearance or higher required.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of legal services across KBR's Australian operations, supporting Defence projects.

Provide strategic legal advice on complex, high-risk, and business-critical matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.

Lead the drafting, negotiation, review and approval of complex commercial, government and quasi-government contracts.

Partner with business leaders on major bids and tenders, providing advice on contracting strategy, negotiations and risk allocation.

Advise on Australian Government contracting and procurement frameworks, including fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts.

Support strategic transactions, including joint ventures, alliances and other commercial partnerships.

Oversee disputes, claims and investigations, coordinating with external legal counsel where required.

Lead, mentor and develop Senior Legal Counsel and other members of the legal team, ensuring high-quality legal advice and qualified growth.

Drive continuous improvement through the development of legal policies, processes, templates and governance frameworks.

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across operational, commercial and corporate functions.

Manage allocated legal budgets, including external legal spend, in line with KBR governance and delegation requirements.

Ideal Candidate

Admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate.





Extensive post-qualification experience, including significant in-house legal experience.

Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing legal teams within Australia or a comparable common law jurisdiction.

Deep expertise in Australian Government contracting, commercial agreements and regulatory compliance.

Experience advising on complex commercial negotiations, joint ventures, disputes and strategic projects.

Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior executives and business leaders.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.

Sound judgement, high professional integrity and the ability to navigate competing legal, commercial and stakeholder priorities.

A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others, building capability and continuously improving legal service delivery.

Hold an Australian Government Baseline security clearance or higher, and as a Major Service Provider, AGSVA security clearance required.

Benefits

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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📌 Director Legal (Brisbane)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Brisbane