Legal Counsel

Role Overview

• Advise on Aurecon’s project engagements (construction, advisory and digital) including contract review, negotiation and dispute management
• Provide legal, risk and governance advice as required to the business, including senior leadership
• Collaborate with client project teams and internal stakeholders across projects and enterprise functions
• Management of external law firms
• Training on legal and governance matters to Aurecon employees

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in NSW or Victoria
• 4
• 6 years PQE (ideally with a mix of private practice and in-house experience)
• Broad legal knowledge of construction and engineering law
• Experience with cyber, data and AI requirements, and litigation
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Commercial and pragmatic approach, with strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Support for professional development opportunities
• Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026.