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Legal Counsel

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-24 → 2026-11-12
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide practical legal guidance on corporate, commercial, employment, data privacy, regulatory, and dispute matters to support Woolpert's operations across the APAC region.

Role type

In-house Legal Counsel

Builds

Legal risk management, compliance frameworks, and transaction support for a global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm.

Domain

Professional services (Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial) + Corporate Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Corporate law, commercial law, employment law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, M&A due diligence, contract negotiation, data privacy frameworks, multi-jurisdictional legal strategy

Preferred skills

Industry experience in architecture/engineering/geospatial/construction, experience across multiple APAC jurisdictions

Technologies

Legal research tools, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Manage legal matters across APAC; Provide advice on corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters; Support M&A including due diligence and deal structuring; Draft and negotiate commercial and construction agreements; Work with HR on employment agreements and workplace issues; Monitor legal/regulatory changes; Deliver legal training and awareness activities

Seniority

Mid-level (3-5 years post-qualification)