Legal Advisor

Creating FutureScape - Solution for a Better Sustainable World

Samsung C&T;'s Engineering & Construction Group is a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, trust, authenticity & challenge. We have worked diligently to deliver the best value-added services to our clients by utilizing our top-tier talent and technical expertise in diverse fields such as architecture, civil engineering, plant, housing & green energy businesses.

By bringing together the most exceptional technology and capabilities, we create solutions for a better world and achieve sustainable growth. Samsung C&T;'s Engineering & Construction Group is a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, and appreciation. Samsung C&T; has long been active in the green energy business and continues to explore additional innovative renewable energy solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join our team in Sydney.

About The Role

- Contract drafting and negotiation: Draft, review and negotiate EPC, construction and subcontract agreements, project development and services agreements, and related commercial documents, balancing risk allocation with commercial objectives.
- Development project legal review: Be involved in the legal review of the wide scope of development projects across the Australian pipeline, including renewables, energy storage and power infrastructure, from early-stage feasibility and bid through to financial close and delivery, covering land, permitting, offtake, EPC and other project documents.
- Project delivery support: Provide day-to-day legal support to project teams through procurement, tender and delivery, advising on contract administration, variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption, notices, claims and security of payment issues.
- Joint ventures and partnerships: Assist with the structuring, documentation and ongoing management of joint ventures,



consortium and strategic partnership arrangements, including governance, funding and liability allocation.
- Transactions: Support M&A; and project acquisition work, including due diligence, review of transaction documents, and coordination with external advisers through to completion.
- Disputes and risk management: Identify and manage legal risk across the project portfolio, assist with dispute avoidance and resolution, and instruct and manage external law firms on complex matters to deliver quality outcomes within budget.
- Regulatory and compliance: Advise on legal and regulatory requirements affecting projects in Australia, and contribute to policies, contract templates, playbooks and risk frameworks that raise consistency across the business.
- Working with HQ legal: Work closely with the legal team at head office in Korea, providing regular updates and local legal input, escalating key risks, coordinating on group policies and approvals, and helping to align Australian practices with global standards.
- Business partnering: Build strong relationships with commercial, project, finance and tax teams, and provide clear, pragmatic and commercially minded advice to senior management, including regular updates to head office stakeholders.
- Capability building: Deliver practical legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contracting practices, risk and contract administration.

About You

- Admitted and eligible to practise as a lawyer in Australia.
- 3–8 years’ post-qualification experience, gained in-house, in private practice, or both.
- Preferably at least 2 years’ experience in construction law, including drafting and negotiating construction or infrastructure contracts.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to give transparent, practical advice to non-lawyers.
- Comfortable working with international stakeholders and multicultural teams.

Samsung C&T; Corporation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

📌 Legal Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Samsung Cu0026T Corporation Australia
📍 Sydney