Senior Legal Counsel - In-House - Infrastructure, Temp to Perm, Sydney

Rare in-house opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a growing infrastructure business in Sydney CBD , supporting a major rollout. Working closely with the General Counsel , you will lead high-value commercial contracts and procurement matters 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

Rare in-house opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a growing infrastructure business in Sydney CBD , supporting a major rollout. Working closely with the General Counsel , you will lead high-value commercial contracts and procurement matters 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 an infrastructure business 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 small in-house legal team with real influence on how projects are contracted and delivered.

The Role

Reporting to and working closely with the Group General Counsel , you will take the lead on the commercial legal work supporting an infrastructure rollout in a project‑driven, scaling environment.

This is a full‑time, temp‑to‑perm Senior Legal Counsel role through to the end of 2026,



with potential to extend or convert to a permanent position from early 2027. It is based in Sydney CBD with hybrid flexibility (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 2026.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Providing commercial contracts and procurement advice across the full project lifecycle, from tender process and supplier engagement through to contract award, delivery and ongoing contract management

- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting infrastructure and construction contracts , including master services agreements, RFQs, work orders and principal contractor arrangements

- Developing contracting strategies, commercial frameworks and risk allocation positions 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 and governance matters, 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 strong infrastructure and construction contracting experience gained in in‑house, in major projects, or in a combination of private practice and in‑house roles.

You will bring:

- 10+ years' PQE in commercial legal work, with strong in‑house and/or major projects experience

- Demonstrated experience drafting,



negotiating and advising on infrastructure and construction contracts across the full project lifecycle

- A background in procurement , 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 $310K p/a inc super - subject to experience.

- Full‑time Senior Legal Counsel role based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working flexibility

- Initial term through to the end of 2026, with the possibility of extension and strong potential to convert to a permanent position

- The prospect to work closely with an experienced General Counsel in 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 environment 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 genuine in‑house Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with broad commercial contracts and procurement exposure

- High‑impact involvement in a major national infrastructure project with real commercial significance

- Close partnership with an experienced General Counsel in 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
🏢 Dovetail Legal Solutions
📍 Sydney