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Mid / Senior Legal Counsel

Australia, Brisbane · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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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. Who We’re Looking For As our global business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced (mid / senior) Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. Reporting to the Director, Legal/General Counsel, you will partner with internal stakeholders across the Common Law jurisdictions in which KCB operates. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong governance, managing risk, and supporting compliant project delivery, while also contributing to the ongoing development and alignment of legal practices across those jurisdictions. This is a mid / senior in-house role with broad exposure across complex infrastructure and environmental projects, where your legal advice will have a direct impact on outcomes. You will work closely with leaders, influence projects from pursuit to delivery, and play a meaningful role in how KCB manages risk and delivers sustainable outcomes.

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission to practise law in Australia (or equivalent)
  • Typically 5+ years' post admission experience, with sufficient seniority to operate autonomously and provide trusted commercial advice on complex matters
  • 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 Papua New Guinea, 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)
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