Legal Contracts Manager | Commercial & Construction Law

Play a key role in managing complex contracts across major infrastructure projects within a global organisation. Strong commercial focus, hybrid working, and excellent career growth.

• Hybrid working environment
• Partner closely with Regional General Counsel and a high-performing legal team
• Broad stakeholder engagement across commercial and operational functions
• Global organisation with strong growth and long-term career pathways

The Opportunity
Our client is a globally recognised organisation delivering large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Known for delivering complex, high-impact work, they offer a collaborative and high-performing environment where legal professionals are empowered as trusted business partners.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Contracts Manager to join a well-established regional Legal team. This role will primarily support Australian projects, with exposure across the wider APAC region.
In this position, you will act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, leading contract strategy and providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal guidance across major projects. You will play a critical role in managing risk, shaping contract outcomes, and supporting the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex construction and commercial contracts
• Provide expert advice on a range of agreements including consultancy, sub-consultancy, joint ventures, and framework agreements
• Partner with project and commercial teams to oversee contract governance, administration, and approvals
• Deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and regulatory risks
• Collaborate across legal, commercial, and operational teams to support successful project delivery
• Drive continuous improvement of contract templates, frameworks, and processes

About You

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience in private practice and/or in-house environments
• Background in commercial and/or construction law (highly regarded)
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

You’ll also bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial thinking and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-first mindset

Why Join?

• Global organisation with strong reputation and market presence
• Supportive General Counsel and high-performing team
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder exposure
• Collaborative, friendly, and professional culture
• Real career growth opportunities within the business
• Stability of a well-established organisation combined with growth momentum

How to Apply
If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.
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