Senior Legal Counsel

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. 

About the role 
 

As a Senior Legal Counsel within Transurban's Commercial Resolution & Disputes Legal team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice to various parts of the Group. You will ensure that legal obligations are met and legal risks are effectively managed, all while aligning with the Group’s business objectives and protecting its interests and reputation.

You’ll join an innovative team who provide strategic legal advice on a broad range of issues, including major construction projects, regulatory matters and the management of claims and disputes.

As our Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work. 

Day-to-day, you will: 

• Provide strategic legal advice on the prevention and management of claims and disputes

• Assist with strategic projects aligned with the business’ growth agenda

• Ensure the Group’s objectives are met when negotiating, advising on, drafting and reviewing agreements and while overseeing the delivery of contracts and major projects

• Assist with the management of claims, disputes and litigation for entities in the Transurban Group

• Collaborate with other lawyers across the legal team and executives with strategies and negotiation of any settlement of claims or disputes

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the key agreements for the Group and governing legislation

• Ensure that the appropriate Head of Legal and Group General Counsel are made aware of material legal and commercial risks and outcomes in a timely manner

• Assist with risk management and compliance

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including: 

• Ideally 6+ years post admission experience within a top-tier law firm or in-house with relevant experience in disputes and claims management

• Experience in commercial litigation and/or construction disputes and claims management, including prudent claims resolution strategy is required

• Law degree and qualification as a lawyer in Australia or comparable jurisdiction

• Admission as a solicitor in Australia and current practicing certificate

• Deep understanding of dispute resolution processes across varied forums

• An excellent team player but also able to work autonomously

• Highly developed communication skills

• A practical and pragmatic thinker with a commercial focus 

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:  

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year  

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests 

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more 

• Share offers and insurance benefits 

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days 

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.  
 

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].  

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. 

Job Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

28-Mar-2025 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:

Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane QLD