Job Description
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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, providing clear direction, mentoring, and performance management to deliver high-quality legal support.
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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.
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Provide strategic legal advice on project delivery, risk allocation, claims management, and contract administration across complex construction programs.
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Support related corporate transactions, project financings, and deals tied to infrastructure assets and platforms.
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Partner closely with commercial, development, project, and technical teams to structure bankable, practical solutions that enable timely and successful project delivery.
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Manage external counsel efficiently across multiple jurisdictions
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Deliver pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal and commercial advice to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders in a quick-growth environment.
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About You
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15+ years post-qualification experience, ideally from a top-tier firm or in-house
infrastructure/construction
role, with experience leading a legal team.
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Strong technical expertise in major projects
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Commercially sharp, pragmatic, and collaborative, with the ability to lead and thrive in a dynamic, high-growth global business.
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Genuine interest in large-scale infrastructure development and the intersection of construction, energy, and next-generation technology projects.
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What's On Offer
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Strong remuneration package with a competitive bonus structure
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Hybrid working from a Sydney CBD office with flexible arrangements.
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Direct exposure to executive leadership and international operations in a business at the forefront of major infrastructure delivery.
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Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and contribute to genuinely transformative global projects.
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📌 Head Of Legal - Construction (New South Wales)
🏢 Wolf and Williams
📍 New South Wales