Legal Counsel - Projects
About Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity Join our team as a Legal Counsel – Projects, where
you will play a pivotal role working under the guidance of a supportive
leadership team. Your primary responsibility will be to provide expert legal
services specifically focused on complex commercial construction and
infrastructure contracts associated with the Inland Rail project.
In this fast paced role, you will be involved in
advising, drafting, and overseeing a diverse array of commercial agreements,
ensuring that they meet the highest legal standards. Your expertise will extend
beyond contract law to provide valuable general commercial and corporate
advice, offering crucial support to key internal stakeholders throughout QLD,
NSW and VIC.
Key responsibilities include but limited to:
About you
We are
seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual who holds a current
practicing certificate as a legal practitioner. With a minimum of 2-4 years of
post-admission experience, including expertise in contract, commercial,
construction, and/or property law acquired in a dynamic commercial law firm or
in-house role, the ideal candidate brings a valuable legal knowledge to our
team.
The
successful candidate possesses advanced verbal and written communication
skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal and negotiating abilities. With a
proven track record of contributing to delivering practical commercial
solutions to legal challenges, this individual demonstrates a commitment to
contributing to our organisation as a collaborative team member, fostering an
open and honest work environment.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate is adept at organising, developing, and
collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Their ability to interact and
build robust working relationships with stakeholders and service providers is a
key asset.
What you’ll be joining
- You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
- Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
- Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
- Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.
Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: 20/04/2025
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.