An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a rapidly expanding infrastructure business to provide specialist legal advice across work health and safety (WHS), regulatory compliance and operational risk.

This role will work closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Operations, Construction, Engineering, Project Development and Health & Safety to identify and manage legal risk, strengthen WHS governance and ensure compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide specialist legal advice on work health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements across Australian and international operations, including the interpretation and application of differing jurisdictional regimes.
- Support the legal aspects of WHS across the full lifecycle, including site development, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
- Advise on construction and infrastructure-related safety risks, including high-voltage electrical installations, substations, energisation, heavy machinery, cranes and lifting operations, excavation, trenching, working at heights and confined spaces.
- Advise on contractor and subcontractor management frameworks, including principal contractor responsibilities, allocation of WHS duties, site access requirements, safety management plans, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems and contractual indemnities.




- Support the investigation and management of reliable workplace incidents, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences, including regulator notifications, evidence preservation, privilege considerations and engagement with relevant authorities.
- Develop and maintain WHS legal governance frameworks, policies, procedures and internal guidance to support consistent compliance across global operations.
- Provide training and practical guidance to senior management, project leaders and operational personnel on WHS legal obligations, officer due diligence and regulatory developments.

Requirements

- An Australian-qualified lawyer with at least 8 years' post-qualification experience in work health and safety law.
- Demonstrated experience advising on WHS legislation, regulatory compliance, statutory duties and the management of workplace health and safety risks.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial operations or another safety-critical environment will be highly regarded.
- Experience managing WHS incidents, regulatory investigations, enforcement action and engagement with workplace health and safety regulators.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage with senior executives, project directors, engineering teams and operational personnel.

Contact

If you wish to apply or want to request more information please contact Sam Gray at [email protected] or 0412 427 086.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Work, Health & Safety - Sydney
🏢 Wolf u0026 Williams
📍 Sydney