Head of Legal
Method Recruitment Bullhorn ·www.methodrecruitment.com.au
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Our client is a well-established Australian infrastructure and construction business with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the country. With continued growth and a clear long-term strategy, they are investing in building high performing teams across legal, commercial and corporate services.
What stands out with this company is not just the work they deliver, but how they go about it. There is a genuine balance between growth, risk and culture, with leadership that is considered, commercially minded and values driven.
The opportunity
The Head of Legal is a pivotal executive role at the core of the organisation’s success, shaping the legal and commercial strategy across all construction and infrastructure projects. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, this role plays a critical part in enabling growth, safeguarding the business, and driving high-value project outcomes.
Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:
About you
Our client has built a reputation as an employer of choice within the infrastructure sector, driven by a clear set of values and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Their values show up in how they hire, how they lead and how they deliver:
They have been recognised across the industry for both project delivery and workplace culture, reflecting a business that continues to invest in its people and its future.
What’s on offer
Next steps
If you are open to exploring opportunities within a high quality, values led organisation, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
What stands out with this company is not just the work they deliver, but how they go about it. There is a genuine balance between growth, risk and culture, with leadership that is considered, commercially minded and values driven.
The opportunity
The Head of Legal is a pivotal executive role at the core of the organisation’s success, shaping the legal and commercial strategy across all construction and infrastructure projects. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, this role plays a critical part in enabling growth, safeguarding the business, and driving high-value project outcomes.
Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Lead legal matters on contracts, disputes, claims, corporate and regulatory. Lead the legal function as a strategic partner to the executive team, influencing key business decisions.
- Strategic legal advice on major tenders, bids, joint ventures, alliances, and acquisitions. Oversee all legal aspects of major construction projects, from tender and procurement through to delivery and close-out. Structure, negotiate, and manage complex, high-value contracts to optimise commercial outcomes and minimise risk.
- Own dispute avoidance and resolution strategy, including adjudications, litigation, and external counsel management. Direct dispute resolution strategy, including claims, litigation, and arbitration, protecting the company’s interests.
- Develop and maintain group-wide legal templates, standards, playbooks, and frameworks. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across the organization.
- Build risk-aware capability across the business through coaching, training, and governance.
About you
- Strong commercial acumen, legal experience and senior stakeholder influence capability and proven leadership capability in complex, fast-paced environment
- Admitted Australian lawyer with 8–12+ years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or major projects
- Demonstrated experience leading legal functions, managing disputes, and advising Executives and demonstrated ability to operate at executive level and influence organisational strategy
Our client has built a reputation as an employer of choice within the infrastructure sector, driven by a clear set of values and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Their values show up in how they hire, how they lead and how they deliver:
- Safety and accountability sit at the core of everything they do
- Integrity in decision making, with a long term view over short term gain
- Collaboration across teams, projects and functions
- Excellence in delivery, with high standards and pride in their work
- People and culture first, creating an environment where individuals can genuinely grow and thrive
They have been recognised across the industry for both project delivery and workplace culture, reflecting a business that continues to invest in its people and its future.
What’s on offer
- The opportunity to join a growing, well-regarded business with a strong pipeline of work
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and meaningful projects
- A values driven culture where people are trusted and supported
- Competitive remuneration aligned to market and experience
- Long term career development within a business that promotes from within
Next steps
If you are open to exploring opportunities within a high quality, values led organisation, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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Where is the Head of Legal job located?
The Head of Legal role with Method Recruitment Bullhorn is based in Campbellfield, VIC, AU.
Is the Head of Legal role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Method Recruitment Bullhorn.
What experience level is the Head of Legal role?
The Head of Legal position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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