Job Description

Director Legal

n

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role within KBR's Australian Legal team, partnering with senior business leaders to shape outcomes across some of Australia's most significant Defence projects.

n

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

n

The successful candidate must be able to hold an Australian Government Baseline security clearance or higher.

n

Responsibilities

n

n
- Lead the delivery of legal services across KBR's Australian operations, supporting Defence projects.
n
- Provide strategic legal advice on complex, high-risk and business-critical matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
n
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, review and approval of complex commercial, government and quasi-government contracts.
n
- Partner with business leaders on major bids and tenders, providing advice on contracting strategy, negotiations and risk allocation.
n
- Advise on Australian Government contracting and procurement frameworks, including fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts.
n
- Support strategic transactions, including joint ventures, alliances and other commercial partnerships.
n
- Oversee disputes, claims and investigations, coordinating with external legal counsel where required.
n
- Lead, mentor and develop Senior Legal Counsel and other members of the legal team, ensuring high-quality legal advice and professional growth.
n
- Drive continuous improvement through the development of legal policies, processes, templates and governance frameworks.
n
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across operational, commercial and corporate functions.
n
- Manage allocated legal budgets, including external legal spend,



in line with KBR governance and delegation requirements.
n

n

Ideal Candidate

n

n
- Admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate.
n
- Extensive post-qualification experience, including significant in‐house legal experience.
n
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing legal teams within Australia or a comparable common law jurisdiction.
n
- Deep expertise in Australian Government contracting, commercial agreements and regulatory compliance.
n
- Experience advising on complex commercial negotiations, joint ventures, disputes and strategic projects.
n
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
n
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior executives and business leaders.
n
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.
n
- Sound judgement, high skilled integrity and the ability to navigate competing legal, commercial and stakeholder priorities.
n
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others, building capability and continuously improving legal service delivery.
n

n

What We Offer

n

n
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
n
- Flexible working
n
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
n
- Paid parental leave
n
- Income protection
n
- Corporate rewards
n
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
n
- Employee stock purchase plans
n
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
n
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
n

n

Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Legal (Victoria)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Victoria