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Senior legal counsel

Sydney
Sharp & Carter
Compliance Director
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

Our client is a leading infrastructure owner and operator responsible for managing some of New South Wales' most critical port and logistics assets. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation plays a key role in supporting Australia's import and export economy through the ownership and development of large-scale infrastructure. The business is backed by major institutional investors and is focused on long-term, sustainable growth across its asset portfolio.

About the Opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a high-performing in-house legal team within a leading infrastructure organisation. This is a broad, commercially focused role offering exposure to complex projects, strategic decision-making and senior stakeholders across the business.

About the Role:

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide strategic and day-to-day legal advice across a diverse range of areas, supporting both operational and project-driven initiatives. The role combines hands‐on legal work with a strong commercial and advisory focus.

Key responsibilities include:

* Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts and transactions
* Supporting major infrastructure and development projects across their full lifecycle
* Providing guidance on regulatory, compliance and governance matters within a highly regulated environment
* Assisting with property‐related matters, including leasing and development arrangements
* Managing disputes, risk and external counsel
* Partnering closely with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice

About You:

You will be a commercially minded lawyer with:

* Around 8+ years' PQE
* Strong experience in commercial, projects and/or property-related work
* Exposure to infrastructure, logistics, or other regulated environments (desirable)
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide clear, practical advice
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to operate autonomously

Why Apply?

* Broad, high-quality work with real impact on large-scale projects
* Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision‐making
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Opportunity to develop your expertise across commercial, property and infrastructure matters
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