About the role As a Legal Counsel within Transurban’s Commercial Resolution & Disputes (CR&D) team, you will provide strategic legal support across disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, claims prevention, and post‑completion design and construction matters. The role is central to protecting Transurban’s legal and commercial interests through timely and practical advice. You will also contribute to board and stakeholder reporting and manage external legal advisors to ensure high‑quality, purpose‑fit support. Building strong relationships across the business and representing Transurban with external stakeholders is essential to success in this position. Day‑to‑day responsibilities Provide timely, relevant and cost‑effective legal advice across disputes, litigation, regulatory matters, commercial risks and general legal exposures. Manage and support litigation, arbitration and expert determinations including assisting with strategy, negotiations and settlement discussions. Deliver legal services for regulatory investigations and inquiries, ensuring the organisation is appropriately advised and represented. Oversee design and construction defect claims on major projects, providing strategic guidance and legal oversight. Support claims‑prevention initiatives and maintain awareness of business activities to proactively identify legal risks. Prepare and contribute to board and stakeholder reporting and manage external legal advisors and specialist third‑party experts. Qualifications and experience Australian Practicing certificate and between 6 and 10 years post‑qualification experience focused on disputes, claims management and regulatory investigations. Demonstrated ability to anticipate legal risks, propose early solutions and interpret complex commercial concepts with an enterprise mindset. Excellent relationship‑building, communication and negotiation skills, with the capacity to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in high‑pressure environments. Benefits A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year. 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, and superannuation paid during unpaid leave. Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests. Health and wellbeing support—including access to Headspace, EAP program, wellness facilities, and more. Share offers and insurance benefits. Social activities, community give‑back programs and paid volunteer days. We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion, where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio‑economic background, perspective, and experience — whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr