Senior Legal Counsel - In-House - Infrastructure, Temp to Perm, Sydney

Rare

in-house

opportunity for an experienced

Senior Legal Counsel

to join a growing

infrastructure

business in

Sydney CBD , supporting a major rollout. Working closely with the

General Counsel , you will lead high-value

commercial contracts

and

procurement

matters across the full project lifecycle, and contribute to broader governance, compliance and legal risk work. This is a hands‑on, business-facing role for a senior commercial lawyer ( 10+ years' PQE ) who enjoys practical problem‑solving, infrastructure projects and helping build legal capability in a scaling Australian business. Summary

Rare

in-house

opportunity for an experienced

Senior Legal Counsel

to join a growing

infrastructure

business in

Sydney CBD , supporting a major rollout. Working closely with the

General Counsel , you will lead high-value

commercial contracts

and

procurement

matters across the full project lifecycle, and contribute to broader governance, compliance and legal risk work. This is a hands‑on, business-facing role for a senior commercial lawyer ( 10+ years' PQE ) who enjoys practical problem‑solving, infrastructure projects and helping build legal capability in a scaling Australian business. The Company

Our client is an

infrastructure

business that builds and operates assets across Australia. It is delivering a significant national infrastructure program and is in a strong growth phase, with a small, focused team and plans to scale over the next 12 months. The business is well backed by established shareholders, while keeping the agility and pace of a dedicated infrastructure delivery business. Legal sits close to commercial and operational decision‑making, and this role is a key seat in a small

in-house legal team

with real influence on how projects are contracted and delivered. The Role

Reporting to and working closely with the

Group General Counsel , you will take the lead on the commercial legal work supporting an

infrastructure rollout

in a project‑driven, scaling environment. This is a

full‑time, temp‑to‑perm Senior Legal Counsel





role through to the end of 2026, with potential to extend or convert to a

permanent

position from early 2027. It is based in

Sydney CBD

with

hybrid

flexibility (3‑4 days in the office and 1‑2 days from home). The client would like the successful lawyer to start as soon as available, ideally from early October 2026. Key responsibilities will include: Providing

commercial contracts

and

procurement

advice across the full project lifecycle, from tender process and supplier engagement through to contract award, delivery and ongoing contract management

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting

infrastructure and construction contracts , including master services agreements, RFQs, work orders and principal contractor arrangements

Developing contracting strategies, commercial frameworks and

risk allocation

positions to support a scaling national infrastructure build and value‑for‑money outcomes

Partnering with delivery, project and commercial teams to provide practical, risk‑aware advice that keeps matters moving

Supporting broader business‑as‑usual legal and

governance

matters, including day‑to‑day commercial advice and wider risk and compliance requirements

Building legal capability across the business through templates, workflows, documentation and hands‑on stakeholder guidance

About You

You are a senior commercial lawyer, admitted to practise in Australia, with strong

infrastructure and construction contracting

experience gained in in‑house, in major projects, or in a combination of private practice and in‑house roles. You will bring: 10+ years' PQE

in commercial legal work, with strong in‑house and/or major projects experience

Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating and advising on





infrastructure and construction contracts

across the full project lifecycle

A background in

procurement , tendering and contract delivery, including MSAs, RFQs, work orders and contractor arrangements

Solid capability across commercial frameworks, risk allocation, contract strategy and dispute management in complex project environments

A pragmatic, commercially sensible approach, with the judgement to manage legal risk without becoming a blocker to the business

The ability to operate in a scaling environment, build templates and processes from the ground up, and manage competing priorities with minimal support

On Offer

Competitive remuneration,

$270K to $310K

p/a inc super - subject to experience.

Full‑time Senior Legal Counsel

role based in

Sydney CBD

with

hybrid

working flexibility

Initial term through to the end of 2026,

with the possibility of extension and strong potential to convert to a permanent position

The opportunity to work closely with an experienced

General Counsel

in a key legal role supporting a national infrastructure rollout

A hands‑on, business‑facing position with scope to shape contracting frameworks, processes and legal capability

A collaborative and growing environment where legal is valued as a practical commercial partner

Purpose‑driven work delivering critical infrastructure across Australia

Why Apply?

This role will appeal to senior lawyers seeking: A genuine

in‑house Senior Legal Counsel

opportunity with broad

commercial contracts

and

procurement

exposure

High‑impact involvement in a major

national infrastructure

project with real commercial significance

Close partnership with an experienced

General Counsel

in a lean, agile and growing business

The chance to combine project contracting, legal risk, governance and compliance work in one role

A practical, business‑facing environment where your advice directly supports delivery outcomes

The opportunity to help build legal frameworks, processes and capability in a scaling organisation

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