Senior Legal Counsel - In-House - Infrastructure, Temp to Perm, Sydney
Rarein-houseopportunity for an experiencedSenior Legal Counselto join a growinginfrastructurebusiness inSydney CBD, supporting a major rollout.
Working closely with theGeneral Counsel, you will lead high-valuecommercial contractsandprocurementmatters across the full project lifecycle, and contribute to broader governance, compliance and legal risk work.
This is a hands‐on, business-facing role for a senior commercial lawyer (10+ years' PQE) who enjoys practical problem‐solving, infrastructure projects and helping build legal capability in a scaling Australian business.
Summary
Rarein-houseopportunity for an experiencedSenior Legal Counselto join a growinginfrastructurebusiness inSydney CBD, supporting a major rollout.
Working closely with theGeneral Counsel, you will lead high-valuecommercial contractsandprocurementmatters across the full project lifecycle, and contribute to broader governance, compliance and legal risk work.
This is a hands‐on, business-facing role for a senior commercial lawyer (10+ years' PQE) who enjoys practical problem‐solving, infrastructure projects and helping build legal capability in a scaling Australian business.
The Company
Our client is aninfrastructurebusiness that builds and operates assets across Australia.
It is delivering a significant national infrastructure program and is in a strong growth phase, with a small, focused team and plans to scale over the next 12 months.
The business is well backed by established shareholders, while keeping the agility and pace of a dedicated infrastructure delivery business.
Legal sits close to commercial and operational decision‐making, and this role is a key seat in a smallin-house legal teamwith real influence on how projects are contracted and delivered.
The Role
Reporting to and working closely with theGroup General Counsel, you will take the lead on the commercial legal work supporting aninfrastructure rolloutin a project‐driven, scaling environment.
This is afull‐time,



temp‐to‐perm Senior Legal Counselrole through to the end of ****, with potential to extend or convert to apermanentposition from early ****.
It is based inSydney CBDwithhybridflexibility (3‐4 days in the office and 1‐2 days from home).
The client would like the successful lawyer to start as soon as available, ideally from early October ****.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providingcommercial contractsandprocurementadvice across the full project lifecycle, from tender process and supplier engagement through to contract award, delivery and ongoing contract management
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpretinginfrastructure and construction contracts, including master services agreements, RFQs, work orders and principal contractor arrangements
Developing contracting strategies, commercial frameworks andrisk allocationpositions to support a scaling national infrastructure build and value‐for‐money outcomes
Partnering with delivery, project and commercial teams to provide practical, risk‐aware advice that keeps matters moving
Supporting broader business‐as‐usual legal andgovernancematters, including day‐to‐day commercial advice and wider risk and compliance requirements
Building legal capability across the business through templates, workflows, documentation and hands‐on stakeholder guidance
About You
You are a senior commercial lawyer, admitted to practise in Australia, with stronginfrastructure and construction contractingexperience gained in in‐house, in major projects, or in a combination of private practice and in‐house roles.
You will bring:
10+ years' PQEin commercial legal work, with strong in‐house and/or major projects experience
Demonstrated experience drafting,



negotiating and advising oninfrastructure and construction contractsacross the full project lifecycle
A background inprocurement, tendering and contract delivery, including MSAs, RFQs, work orders and contractor arrangements
Strong capability across commercial frameworks, risk allocation, contract strategy and dispute management in complex project environments
A pragmatic, commercially sensible approach, with the judgement to manage legal risk without becoming a blocker to the business
The ability to operate in a scaling environment, build templates and processes from the ground up, and manage competing priorities with minimal support
On Offer
Competitive remuneration,$270K to $310Kp/a inc super - subject to experience.
Full‐time Senior Legal Counselrole based inSydney CBDwithhybridworking flexibility
Initial term through to the end of ****,with the possibility of extension and strong potential to convert to a permanent position
The opportunity to work closely with an experiencedGeneral Counselin a key legal role supporting a national infrastructure rollout
A hands‐on, business‐facing position with scope to shape contracting frameworks, processes and legal capability
A collaborative and growing setting where legal is valued as a practical commercial partner
Purpose‐driven work delivering critical infrastructure across Australia
Why Apply?
This role will appeal to senior lawyers seeking:
A genuinein‐house Senior Legal Counselopportunity with broadcommercial contractsandprocurementexposure
High‐impact involvement in a majornational infrastructureproject with real commercial significance
Close partnership with an experiencedGeneral Counselin a lean, agile and growing business
The chance to combine project contracting, legal risk, governance and compliance work in one role
A practical, business‐facing environment where your advice directly supports delivery outcomes
The opportunity to help build legal frameworks, processes and capability in a scaling organisation
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - In-House - Infrastructure, Temp To Perm, Sydney (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales