A global giant in the construction industry is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its Australian in-house legal team.

This is a genuinely interesting role for a lawyer who enjoys working close to the business, supporting complex engineering, infrastructure and advisory projects, and providing practical legal advice in a fast-moving, technical environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll partner closely with commercial and technical stakeholders, advising on front-end legal and commercial issues, helping manage risk, and enabling projects to progress efficiently. The role offers a strong mix of contracting, advisory and issue management, with exposure to a wide range of internal teams and projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Advising the business on legal and commercial matters in a practical, solutions-focused way


- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating engineering services contracts, standard form agreements, subcontracts and related documentation


- Translating legal risk into clear, commercially relevant advice for non-legal stakeholders


- Supporting regulatory compliance and monitoring relevant legislative developments


- Assisting with dispute and issue management, including insurance matters, subpoenas and FOI requests


- Working with senior legal colleagues on more complex matters


- Contributing to internal training, templates and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

This role will suit a lawyer who brings:

- Around 5–8 years’ PQE, gained in-house and/or private practice


- Experience in engineering, construction or infrastructure law


- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills


- A commercial, business-focused mindset and sound judgement






- Confidence working autonomously while knowing when to escalate


- A team-oriented approach and interest in working within a large, matrixed organisation

Why Consider This Role?

- In-house position within a large, globally connected organisation


- Exposure to technically complex and high-value projects


- Strong stakeholder interaction and visibility across the business


- Supportive legal team with a practical, collaborative culture


- Competitive remuneration and long-term career development

If you’re an in-house-curious lawyer (or already in-house) looking for interesting work, real responsibility and a collaborative environment, let’s have a confidential chat: [email protected]