Location: Sydney, Melbourne or BrisbaneFull Time | Senior Skilled Opportunity Shape the future of a global industry leader At EQUANS, we design, deliver and maintain some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and essential services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Legal Counsel to become a trusted advisor to our executive leadership team and operational businesses.

This is a rare opportunity for a highly capable legal qualified who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive strategic business outcomes. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in protecting and advancing the interests of EQUANS while enabling the business to innovate, grow and take calculated commercial opportunities with confidence.

About the Role As Legal Counsel, you will lead the provision of legal advice and services across the EQUANS Services business. You will provide practical, commercially focused guidance on a broad range of legal, governance, compliance and regulatory matters while supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions and major commercial transactions.

You will be a key contributor to business decision-making, helping leaders navigate risk, strengthen governance frameworks and achieve commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, timely and commercially focused legal advice across all areas of the business

Protect the interests of EQUANS through expert guidance on commercial law, contractual arrangements and business operations

Advise on mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships and new commercial ventures

Review, draft,



negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts and transactional documentation

Partner with leaders across the organisation to deliver practical legal solutions that support agile and informed decision-making

Assist the CEO and executive team in meeting corporate governance, compliance and ethical obligations

Develop, implement and maintain legal policies, compliance frameworks and governance processes

Analyse legal risks and provide strategic recommendations to minimise exposure and support business growth

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing guidance on emerging legal and compliance requirements

Lead legal input into tender submissions, commercial transactions and operational matters

Manage relationships with external legal advisors, specialists and consultants

Represent EQUANS in commercial negotiations and, where required, before tribunals and courts

Deliver legal education and guidance to stakeholders across the business

About You You are a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing business outcomes and finding practical solutions to complex challenges. You have the confidence to engage with senior leaders while maintaining strong attention to detail and sound legal judgment.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Law and admission to practice within Australia





Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment

Strong expertise in commercial law, contract law and corporate governance

Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and complex contract negotiations

Exposure to construction, infrastructure, engineering, facilities management or services industries will be highly regarded

Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage legal risk in a commercial setting

Proven capability to develop pragmatic legal solutions aligned with business objectives

Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance risk with opportunity

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice

High levels of integrity, discretion and professional judgment

Why Join EQUANS?

Work directly with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives

Exposure to complex, high-value commercial projects and transactions

National role with flexibility to be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Opportunity to influence business strategy, governance and growth

Collaborative, high-performing and supportive culture

Career development within a leading international organisation

Ready to Make an Impact? If you are an experienced Legal Counsel looking for a role where you can combine legal excellence with commercial influence, we would love to hear from you.

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