Who We Are Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. Overview Of Our Role The Legal Counsel – Markets role provides commercially focused legal support to our Zinfra business. We design, build, operate and maintain critical energy infrastructure. Working as a close business partner and embedding with the commercial and operational delivery teams you will support Zinfra to win and deliver key energy construction projects and operations/maintenance contracts for critical energy infrastructure. You will exercise strong commercial judgment, assist the business to identify and mitigate contractual risks and protect margins, enabling confident decisions and ensuring positive delivery outcomes. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver practical and strategic legal solutions. This role will support commercial and operational teams with proactively managing contracts, claims and disputes throughout project lifecycles. The role will also involve legal project management, assisting with procurement, working with external counsel, and contributing to policies, procedures and continuous improvement across the business. You must also be able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders and project teams in an environment of complex commercial and delivery challenges while maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. This position sits within a collaborative in‑house legal team and is designed to operate independently, while recognising when to inform and seek support from Lead Counsel, colleagues or external advisers. For strategically significant matters, you will work under the guidance of Lead Counsel. Strong experience in infrastructure contracting and project delivery in utilities, construction or adjacent sectors will be highly valued, as will familiarity with contracting models such as ECI, D&C, EPC and alliance models. Culture & Benefits Hybrid working arrangements Access to novated leasing, electric vehicle subscription options and corporate discounts on vehicle purchases Employee referral bonus of up to $5,000 for successful hires $290 reimbursement for new employees to support working from home in the first 12 months Team environment with a strong depot and social culture 20 days annual leave plus 10+ days personal leave What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. A Little About You Preferably a minimum of 4 years’ legal experience (post admission) providing legal advice on construction, infrastructure O&M, corporate and commercial matters, and energy more generally A working knowledge of dispute resolution models, approaches and practices A good track record of involvement in major projects and/or corporate transactions Solid legal experience negotiating, reviewing and drafting legal documentation including contracts Familiarity with issues affecting energy infrastructure will be highly regarded Qualifications / Certifications & Skills Bachelor of Laws or equivalent law degree Eligible for admission to practice law in NSW/Victoria An ability to interpret / analyse complex contractual documentation and associated legal obligations Be commercially astute, possess strong analytical skills, and be capable of identifying and analysing multifaceted commercial and risk implications for the business Be able to research complex legal matters and communicate your conclusions in a clear and concise way, appropriately tailored for the audience Must possess strong drafting/negotiation skills developed from solid transactional experience #J-18808-Ljbffr