Job Description
What will this job do to improve your life?
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This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of Australia's energy transition, advising on the commercial and legal agreements that underpin some of the country's largest infrastructure projects.
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Rather than focusing solely on traditional construction work, you'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting the procurement of complex engineering, technology and infrastructure packages across a diverse portfolio of major energy developments. The breadth of work means you'll continue to expand your legal expertise while building highly transferable commercial skills.
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You'll also have the opportunity to work across international projects, collaborating with experienced legal and commercial professionals on strategically important investments. The combination of international exposure, high-value transactions and a growing business will significantly strengthen your long-term career prospects.
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About the role
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Vinova are working with a leading energy infrastructure business looking to appoint a Procurement Lawyer to join its growing legal team in Sydney.
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Reporting into senior legal leadership, you'll work closely with a large procurement function, providing legal support across the sourcing, negotiation and delivery of major infrastructure, engineering, equipment and technology contracts.
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You'll partner with procurement, commercial and project delivery teams to help manage legal risk while supporting the successful delivery of a significant pipeline of energy infrastructure projects across multiple international jurisdictions.
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This role would suit an experienced procurement lawyer or a construction lawyer looking to broaden their experience across both procurement and major projects.
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Duties
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Advise on procurement and construction contracts across major infrastructure projects
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Support commercial negotiations with suppliers, contractors and strategic partners
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Partner with procurement, commercial and project delivery teams throughout the contract lifecycle
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Provide commercially focused legal advice across Australian and international projects
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Skills & Experience
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Experience advising on procurement, construction or major infrastructure contracts
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Background within a top-tier or leading mid-tier law firm, or a Tier 1 contractor
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Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills
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Ability to build relationships with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
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Admitted lawyer with approximately 8–12 years' PQE or equivalent experience
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Work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects
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Exposure to international transactions and cross-border legal matters
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Competitive salary, and strong annual bonus
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Join a growing legal team with genuine long-term career opportunities
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Company & Culture
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Our client is a leading energy infrastructure business delivering critical projects that support Australia's transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future. With a significant pipeline of work across multiple international markets, the business continues to invest heavily in both its projects and its people.
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You'll join a collaborative, high-performing legal team where commercial thinking is encouraged, quality is valued and lawyers are given genuine ownership of their work. The business offers a fast-paced environment with high standards, making it an excellent prospect for someone looking to accelerate their career while working on complex, high-profile projects.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Vinova
📍 New South Wales