Job Description
Director Legal
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Permanent full-time opportunity based in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.
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Australian Government Baseline security clearance or higher required.
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Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery of legal services across KBR's Australian operations, supporting Defence projects.
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Provide strategic legal advice on complex, high-risk, and business-critical matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
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Lead the drafting, negotiation, review and approval of complex commercial, government and quasi-government contracts.
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Partner with business leaders on major bids and tenders, providing advice on contracting strategy, negotiations and risk allocation.
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Advise on Australian Government contracting and procurement frameworks, including fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts.
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Support strategic transactions, including joint ventures, alliances and other commercial partnerships.
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Oversee disputes, claims and investigations, coordinating with external legal counsel where required.
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Lead, mentor and develop Senior Legal Counsel and other members of the legal team, ensuring high-quality legal advice and professional growth.
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Drive continuous improvement through the development of legal policies, processes, templates and governance frameworks.
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Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across operational, commercial and corporate functions.
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Manage allocated legal budgets, including external legal spend, in line with KBR governance and delegation requirements.
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Ideal Candidate
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Admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate.
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Extensive post-qualification experience, including significant in-house legal experience.
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Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing legal teams within Australia or a comparable common law jurisdiction.
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Deep expertise in Australian Government contracting, commercial agreements and regulatory compliance.
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Experience advising on complex commercial negotiations, joint ventures, disputes and strategic projects.
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Solid commercial acumen, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior executives and business leaders.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.
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Sound judgement, high professional integrity and the ability to navigate competing legal, commercial and stakeholder priorities.
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A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others, building capability and continuously improving legal service delivery.
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Hold an Australian Government Baseline security clearance or higher, and as a Major Service Provider, AGSVA security clearance required.
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Perks
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A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
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Adaptable working
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Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
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Paid parental leave
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Income protection
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Corporate rewards
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Salary packaging/Novated leasing
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Employee stock purchase plans
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Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
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Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
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📌 Director Legal (Queensland)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Queensland