3 days per week | Senior in‑house role | Construction, Infrastructure & Defence

We are partnering with a high‑impact organisation operating a facility of national significance to appoint an experienced Internal Legal Counsel. This newly created part‑time role (3 days per week) is ideal for a senior lawyer seeking meaningful work, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape legal and commercial frameworks within a complex project environment.

This is a rare chance to step into a strategic in‑house position supporting executive leadership across major capital works, infrastructure delivery, procurement, compliance and commercial operations.

The Opportunity

As Internal Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal and commercial advice across the business, guiding leadership through contract negotiation, compliance obligations, risk management and operational decision‑making. You’ll work at the intersection of law, commercial strategy and project delivery, ensuring the organisation is protected while enabling growth and operational excellence.

This role offers:

- High autonomy and direct access to senior decision‑makers

- Strategic involvement in major projects and national‑level operations

- A versatile 3‑day‑per‑week arrangement

- The ability to influence legal, commercial and governance frameworks from the inside

Key Responsibilities

You will lead internal legal support across:

- Commercial contract negotiation & drafting – subcontractor agreements, supply contracts, consultancy arrangements, client contracts

- Risk identification & mitigation – commercial, contractual and operational

- Compliance & governance – WHS, environmental legislation, construction standards, government contracting

- Dispute management – claims, complaints, regulatory inquiries, early resolution strategies

- Executive & Board support – legal briefings, commercial impact analysis, strategic advice

- Contract management oversight – retention tracking, milestone clauses,



indemnities, liability caps

- Intellectual property & confidentiality – ownership, contractor obligations, design documentation

- Procurement support – tender reviews, subcontractor selection, commercial input

- Coordination with external counsel – briefing, cost management, oversight

- Corporate records & documentation systems – contract registers, legal holds, audit trails

“The Internal Legal Counsel provides strategic legal and commercial advice… protecting the organisation’s interests while enabling business growth.”

About You

You are a seasoned legal professional with:

- LLB and admission to practice in Australia

- 7–10+ years’ experience, including in‑house or internal legal roles

- Background in commercial, construction, infrastructure or defence law

- Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance legal risk with business enablement

- Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation and risk management

- Confidence advising senior executives and Boards

- Eligibility for AGSVA security clearance (Australian citizenship required)

“Minimum 7–10 years of legal experience… significant experience in large law practice with exposure to commercial, construction or infrastructure law.”

Work Environment

- Part‑time: 3 days per week (24 hours)

- Adelaide‑based (Osborne), with hybrid flexibility

- Occasional travel within SA and interstate

- Collaborative, high‑performance environment with evolving needs

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a typical in‑house counsel position. You’ll be embedded in a business delivering complex, high‑value projects with national importance. Your work will directly influence commercial outcomes, operational safety, governance maturity and strategic decision‑making.

For an experienced lawyer seeking impact, flexibility and senior influence, this role offers an exceptional blend of challenge and balance.

For more information please contact Rebekka or ************@eloueraconsulting.com.au but please apply via Seek.

📌 Internal Legal Counsel (Adelaide)
🏢 Elouera Consulting
📍 Adelaide