Legal counsel

McMahon Services is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team and provide dedicated legal support to our operational business units.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with project teams, operational leaders and commercial stakeholders, acting as a trusted business partner while developing your legal expertise across contracts, disputes, risk management and project delivery.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, operating across Australia with over 1,200 employees.

Our Legal Team plays a critical role in supporting business growth, managing risk and enabling successful project delivery across a diverse portfolio of construction, industrial and environmental projects.

About the Role

You will act as the primary legal advisor to a dedicated business unit, developing a deep understanding of its operations, projects and commercial objectives.

Working closely with business leaders, project managers and commercial teams, you will provide practical legal advice while contributing to contract negotiations, claims management, dispute resolution and risk mitigation activities.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and commercial agreements
• Provide practical legal advice across commercial and operational matters
• Support project teams with contract administration, claims and dispute management
• Assist with managing litigation, insurance matters and external legal providers
• Conduct legal research and prepare advice on emerging legal risks
• Support tender reviews and contract departures for higher-risk projects
• Assist with the development of legal training materials and resources
• Contribute to legal process improvements and compliance initiatives
• Build strong relationships with operational and commercial stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Law degree and admission to practice law in Australia
• 2-5 years' post-admission experience in private practice or an in-house environment
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• A commercial mindset and desire to understand how projects and businesses operate

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, projects or commercial law
• Exposure to contract negotiation and dispute resolution matters
• Interest in developing an in-house legal career
• Ability to build strong relationships with non-legal stakeholders

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Opportunity to become a trusted advisor to a business unit and influence commercial outcomes
• Strong mentoring and development from experienced in-house lawyers
• Exposure to complex projects, contracts and commercial matters
• Diverse and challenging work across a national business
• Values-driven culture focused on Reputation, Integrity, Safety and Excellence

If you're looking to accelerate your in-house legal career and become a trusted advisor to a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.