Legal Counsel

We are open to the role being based in Melbourne or Sydney.

Overview of our role

The Legal Counsel – Markets role provides commercially focused legal support to our Zinfra business. Zinfra designs, builds, operates and maintains critical energy infrastructure. Working as a close business partner and embedding with the commercial and operational delivery teams you will support Zinfra to win and deliver key energy construction projects and operations/maintenance contracts for critical energy infrastructure.  You will exercise strong commercial judgment and assist the business to identify and mitigate contractual risks and protect margins, enabling the business to make confident decisions and ensuring positive delivery outcomes.    

You will partner with stakeholders to deliver practical and strategic legal solutions. This role will support commercial and operational teams with proactively managing contracts, claims and disputes throughout project lifecycles. The role will also involve legal project management, assisting with procurement, working with external counsel, and contributing to policies, procedures and continuous improvement across the business.  You must also be able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders and project teams in an environment of complex commercial and delivery challenges while maintaining client and stakeholder relationships.

This position sits within a collaborative in‑house legal team and is designed to operate independently, while recognising when to inform and seek support from Lead Counsel, colleagues or external advisers. For strategically significant matters, you will work under the guidance of Lead Counsel.

Strong experience in infrastructure contracting and project delivery in utilities, construction or adjacent sectors will be highly valued. As will familiarity with contracting models such as ECI, D&C, EPC and alliance models.  

Culture & Benefits

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to novated leasing, electric vehicle subscription options and corporate discounts on vehicle purchases
• Employee referral bonus of up to $5,000 for successful hires
• $290 reimbursement for new employees to support working from home in the first 12 months
• team environment with a strong depot and social culture
• 20 days annual leave plus 10+ days personal leave

A little about you

• Preferably a minimum of 4 years’ legal experience (post admission) providing legal advice on construction, infrastructure O&M, corporate and commercial matters, and energy more generally
• A working knowledge of dispute resolution models, approaches and practices
• A good track record of involvement in major projects and/or corporate transactions
• Solid legal experience negotiating, reviewing and drafting legal documentation including contracts
• Familiarity with issues affecting energy infrastructure will be highly regarded

Qualifications / certifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent law degree
• Eligible for admission to practice law in NSW/ Victoria
• An ability to interpret / analyse complex contractual documentation and associated legal obligations
• Be commercially astute, possess strong analytical skills, and be capable of identifying and analysing multifaceted commercial and risk implications for the business
• Be able to research complex legal matters and communicate your conclusions in a clear and concise way, that is appropriately tailored for the audience
• Must possess strong drafting/negotiation skills developed from solid transactional experience

Who we are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them. 

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical(dependent on role type), reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

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