Senior Legal Counsel ANZ – Construction (Major Transport Projects) |8+ PQE
Our client is a leading infrastructure services organisation delivering major projects across the Transport Sector. They are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their established Legal team. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role will provide commercially astute legal advice to a range of business units. Reporting into the General Counsel you work closely with the broader legal and commercial team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and project-managing tender processes for major projects (from initiation to award), collaborating closely with the commercial team.
Mentoring and developing junior members of the legal team.
Negotiating high-value PPP contracts with deal values ranging from $40 million to over $2 billion.
Advising on procurement strategies, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), competitive bidding, and alternative delivery models.
Drafting and reviewing project-specific legal documents, such as letters of intent and framework agreements, to support productive project mobilisation.
Partnering with external counsel to advise on regulatory compliance matters, including environmental, planning,



and health and safety requirements during the pre- and post-construction phase.
Assisting in structuring transactions and supporting the negotiation and execution of major project deals across the ANZ region.
Collaborating with external counsel on health and safety compliance and critical workplace incident investigations; this will involve approximately one site visit per month.
Providing proactive advice on legal and commercial issues and managing contractual risks to minimise disputes.
Ideal Candidate
At least 8 years' experience in front-end construction, projects and related transactions.
Be confident leading a project.
Ideally you have both private practice and in house experience.
Proven ability to manage complex operational and multi-party issues with a commercially astute, solutions-focused mindset.Ability to think laterally, understand project priorities and business drivers, and drive outcomes that create positive financial impact.
On Offer
Market-leading salary and bonus
Work-from-home flexibility
Career development and support
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel Anz – Construction (Major Transport Projects) |8+ Pqe (Melbourne)
🏢 Wolf and Williams
📍 Melbourne