Legal Counsel - Buildings & Transport

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With accelerating infrastructure investment across Australia and New Zealand, there has never been a more exciting time to join AECOM. Our teams are helping shape some of the region’s most significant transport, buildings, water, energy and environmental projects, delivering lasting outcomes for communities and clients alike.

Join a global team of more than 50,000 professionals working together to deliver a better world.

The Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Australia and New Zealand Legal Team, supporting our Buildings and Transportation businesses.

Based in either Sydney or Melbourne, you will work closely with project teams, business leaders and fellow legal professionals to provide practical, commercial legal advice across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, buildings and transport projects. This role offers exposure to some of Australia's most complex and high-profile projects, providing an outstanding platform to develop your career within a global organisation.

You will play a key role in supporting project pursuits and delivery by reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal risk and helping teams navigate complex commercial and procurement environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys working closely with the business, thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to broaden their experience across major infrastructure and professional services projects.

What you'll be doing

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, subcontracts, joint venture agreements, confidentiality agreements and other project-related documentation.

Providing practical legal advice on project pursuits, tenders, procurement processes, risk allocation and contract negotiation strategies.

Supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from bid stage through to project delivery.

Assisting with the preparation and review of internal approvals and governance processes.

Advising on disputes, claims, contractual issues and commercial risk management matters.

Collaborating with business leaders and multidisciplinary project teams across Buildings + Places and Transportation.

Supporting legal initiatives relating to compliance, governance, intellectual property, insurance and broader corporate matters where required.

The qualities that help you succeed

Tertiary qualification in Law and admission to practice in Australia.

Approximately 3–6 years post-admission experience, either in private practice or an in-house legal environment.

Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in working closely with project and business teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Passion for infrastructure, construction, engineering, professional services or related industries.

Appetite to learn and develop.

Highly regarded

Experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, consulting or government sectors.

Exposure to procurement processes, tendering and major project delivery environments.

Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams across complex projects.

Why you'll love working with us

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

Volunteer and representation leave

* Flex public holidays – swap public holidays for days that suit you better

At AECOM, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that shape cities, communities and industries. You'll be supported by experienced legal leaders, collaborate with talented professionals across ANZ and have access to global career pathways that can take your career in many directions.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Come grow with us and help deliver a better world.

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