Senior Legal Counsel

Role Overview

• Provide timely and cost‑effective legal advice across disputes, litigation, regulatory matters, and commercial risk
• Lead or support litigation, arbitration and expert determinations, including strategy, negotiations and settlements
• Manage regulatory investigations and inquiries, ensuring the organisation is properly advised and represented
• Oversee design and construction defect claims, offering strategic guidance and legal oversight
• Support claims‑prevention initiatives and stay connected to business activity to identify emerging legal risks
• Prepare board and stakeholder reporting and manage external legal advisors and specialist experts

Requirements

• 4+ years post‑qualification experience in disputes, claims management or regulatory investigations
• working on civil infrastructure or major construction matters
• A demonstrated ability to anticipate legal risks, propose early solutions, and interpret complex commercial concepts
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in high‑pressure environments

Benefits

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
• Share offers and insurance benefits
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days