Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for a multi-port network 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 solid relationships with internal stakeholders across the business

Desired Skills and Experience

- 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

About You

You are a commercially astute construction and infrastructure lawyer who combines strong 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 work

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Hobart)
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