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Beacon Legal have partnered with a major infrastructure alliance involved in the delivery of one of Australia's largest transport projects in their search for two new Project Lawyers. They are looking to hire lawyers at the 6+ and 10+ PQE levels, to be based in their Adelaide office.
We're seeking proactive and motivated infrastructure and projects lawyers to support the legal function on a nationally significant development. These roles offer the opportunity to work across a wide range of complex procurement and delivery matters within a long-term project led by a consortium of Tier 1 businesses. The Commercial Director is highly respected and committed to building a collaborative, solutions-focused team.
These roles will give you the chance to engage in impactful, high-value work that directly shapes major public infrastructure. You'll join a high-performing, supportive legal team and be involved in a landmark transport infrastructure project that will run for several years.
About the Roles
Senior Legal Counsel (10+ PQE):
* Lead the legal function on the project, driving procurement and delivery legal work.
* Report directly to the Commercial Director, with strong engagement with senior stakeholders across legal and commercial teams.
* Coordinate with the legal functions of joint venture partners and alliance participants.
* Provide legal advice on procurement strategy, project risk allocation, and operational delivery.
* Manage external counsel and contribute to strategic commercial decision-making.
* Support the Senior Legal Counsel with delivery and procurement matters.
* Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating major project contracts.
* Liaise with project teams, alliance partners, and external advisors.
* Help manage ongoing legal risk and provide timely commercial legal support.
What type of person will be successful?
* Admitted as a lawyer in Australia.
* Practising as an infrastructure, major projects or construction lawyer for 6+ or 10+ years, in-house or in private practice.
* Previous experience working in or with project delivery teams highly desirable.
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
* Commercially minded, adaptable and comfortable working in complex environments.
* Motivated by working on nationally significant infrastructure developments.
If you are interested in one of these roles, please apply below or contact Jake on
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Construction and Building Construction
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