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Join KCB as an in-house Legal Counsel and play a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework for a global leader in engineering and environmental consulting! At KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future. We bring this to life through practical, risk‑informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we focus on building trusted relationships, delivering high‑quality work, and supporting our clients and communities over the long term.
Job Responsibility:
Provide legal support across the pursuit, negotiation, and delivery stages of construction and engineering projects using a variety of delivery models across public and private markets
Draft, review, and maintain KCB‑generated client and subcontractor agreements, ensuring best‑practice standards are applied
Support the business with daily contract reviews and commercial legal advice
Manage claims and disputes in collaboration with insurers and appointed external legal counsel
Develop, maintain, and manage contract templates and legal frameworks
Act as a trusted legal advisor to business units including Power and Transportation, Mining, Environmental and Infrastructure
Collaborate with the General Counsel, disputes counsel, and risk management team to provide strategic input on claims and disputes
Monitor legal and contracting trends within the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry
Work collaboratively across the Legal, Compliance and IMS teams to develop and implement policies and processes that improve efficiency and risk management
Assist in developing and delivering legal and contract‑related training for business units and project teams
Provide general legal advice and support as required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to practise law in Western Australia or Queensland (or equivalent), and in good standing
Minimum of 3 years’ post‑admission experience, either in‑house or within a reputable law firm
Strong, pragmatic communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex issues
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and high workloads while exercising sound commercial judgment
Proven ability to operate effectively within a team environment
A genuine interest in engineering, environmental and geoscience services
Strong aptitude for identifying and managing legal and commercial risk
Nice to have:
Experience negotiating and drafting complex agreements within the EPC industry
Exposure to dispute resolution proceedings or litigation
Experience or familiarity with legislation in other common‑law jurisdictions where KCB operates, such as PNG, Canada, the UK, Ireland, or the USA
What we offer:
Additional superannuation contribution of 2.5%
Income protection insurance
Parental and volunteer leave
Option to purchase additional leave (up to 15 days)
Novated leasing options
Hybrid working arrangements
Social and mental wellbeing initiatives
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Performance‑based incentives aligned to company, business unit and individual outcomes (where applicable)