Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Special Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel – Major Projects (title dependent on experience) to join our Hobart-based team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert in-house legal advice across the full lifecycle of TasPorts' major construction and infrastructure projects, including procurement, contract negotiation and management, project delivery, and close-out.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Hobart.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will be a trusted legal advisor to the Major Projects team, providing strategic, commercially pragmatic advice across the full project lifecycle and helping TasPorts manage construction, contractual and project delivery risk.

This is a diverse, hands-on role where you will:

- Provide specialist construction, infrastructure, procurement and commercial legal advice across the full lifecycle of major projects

- Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts and agreements

- Advise on governance, risk management and compliance matters

- Support the management of high-risk claims and disputes, including developing resolution strategies and managing external counsel and experts where required





- Develop and continuously improve construction contract templates, legal processes and training to strengthen project delivery capability

- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business

About You

You are a commercially astute construction and infrastructure lawyer who combines solid technical expertise with practical in-house judgement and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

You will bring:

- Significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years) in-house and/or in private practice, with substantial exposure to construction, infrastructure or major projects

- Demonstrated experience advising on complex construction contracts, procurement processes, project delivery risk and commercial negotiations

- Experience supporting projects through claims, variations and disputes

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

- The ability to balance legal risk with business objectives

- A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset

Essential requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Law

- Eligibility to hold a Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of Tasmania

- Current Driver’s Licence

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

Desirable

- 7 + years’ post-qualification experience in-house and/or in private practice)., with substantial exposure to construction, infrastructure or major projects

- Demonstrated experience advising on construction and infrastructure projects,



commercial property developments and IT software procurements.

- Experience managing external construction counsel, technical experts and legal budgets

- Highly developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Why work for us?

As an employee of TasPorts you will benefit from our strong focus on wellbeing including a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participating in health and community building initiatives.

TasPorts encourages applications from all members of our community to support and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are open to exploring flexibility with each role to support you to perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work life balance, your individual needs, and to ensure we can attract the best candidates for our roles. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive contribution to TasPorts. and the Tasmanian maritime community.

Where to next?

TasPorts offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

- Cover Letter

- Current CV

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: [email protected].

Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.

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Applications close 12noon, 26th October 2026.

📌 Special Counsel - Major Projects (Hobart)
🏢 TasPorts
📍 Hobart