We are working with a leading energy organisation looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team to join on a 6-month contract to work across some significant construction and infrastructure projects.

The Role

Working closely with the General Counsel you will play an advisory role across the delivery of large-scale projects. Working within a high-performing and cooperative legal team, you will cover complex project delivery, construction, and disputes matters across the full project lifecycle from contract formation through to execution, completion and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise on the administration of major project delivery contracts (EPC, design-build, and infrastructure delivery agreements).
- Support project and executive teams on complex legal, commercial, and risk issues throughout delivery.
- Manage disputes, claims, variations, and other contentious issues arising from major infrastructure projects.
- Partner with commercial, procurement,



and engineering stakeholders to mitigate contractual and delivery risks.

About You

- At least 8 years’ PQE gained in construction, projects, or infrastructure law, ideally across both private practice and in-house environments.
- Deep experience advising on project delivery and associated litigation and claims with respect to EPC, design-build, and complex delivery contracts
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities, and a genuine interest in working within a highly technical project delivery environment.
- A collaborative mindset and the confidence to engage with senior leaders and project teams on high-value matters.

Contact

If you are looking to take the next step in your career we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application to Becc Smith at [email protected], or call 0431 909 244 for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel, Construction Disputes (Sydney)
🏢 Wolf u0026 Williams
📍 Sydney