Senior Legal Counsel – KBR (Australia)

Location: Canberra (flexible to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)

Contract: Permanent full‑time, until 30 June 2027 (Baseline Security Clearance required)

- Lead the delivery of legal services across KBR's Australian operations, supporting Defence projects.
- Provide strategic legal advice on complex, high‑risk and business‑critical matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, review and approval of complex commercial, government and quasi‑government contracts.
- Partner with business leaders on major bids and tenders, providing advice on contracting strategy, negotiations and risk allocation.
- Advise on Australian Government contracting and procurement frameworks, including fixed‑price and cost‑reimbursable contracts.
- Support strategic transactions, including joint ventures, alliances and other commercial partnerships.
- Oversee disputes, claims and investigations, coordinating with external legal counsel where required.
- Drive continuous improvement through the development of legal policies, processes, templates and governance frameworks.
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across operational, commercial and corporate functions.
- Manage allocated legal budgets, including external legal spend, in line with KBR governance and delegation requirements.

Ideal candidate qualifications:

- Admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate.
- Extensive post‑qualification experience, including significant in‑house legal experience.
- Deep expertise in Australian Government contracting, commercial agreements and regulatory compliance.




- Experience advising on complex commercial negotiations, joint ventures, disputes and strategic projects.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior executives and business leaders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.
- Sound judgement, high qualified integrity and the ability to navigate competing legal, commercial and stakeholder priorities.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others, building capability and continuously improving legal service delivery.

Benefits and perks:

- Workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work.
- Flexible working.
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews).
- Paid parental leave.
- Income protection.
- Corporate rewards.
- Salary packaging/novated leasing.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance.
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate will be required to hold and maintain an active Australian Baseline Security Clearance.

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