The Opportunity
Austroads is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Services team, based in Melbourne. Working closely with an experienced and supportive General Counsel, this role provides high quality, practical and solution focussed legal advice across the organisation, supporting a wide range of commercial, government and operational activities.
This role suits a confident and adaptable lawyer who enjoys working in a collaborative, in-house environment and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
This exciting role will involve:
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and government contracts
• Providing timely, solution focussed legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Advising on data, privacy, intellectual property, competition and consumer law matters
• Supporting the uplift and maintenance of legal precedents and governance documentation
• Managing relationships with external legal advisors where required
• Contributing to legal education, continuous improvement and risk management initiatives
• Operating effectively in a dynamic and, at times, politically sensitive environment
The full position description can be found at www.austroads.gov.au/careers
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
• 2–6 years’ post qualification experience
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating contracts independently
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Admission as a legal practitioner in Victoria with an unsupervised practising certificate
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• A service focussed, adaptable and collaborative approach
• Experience in-house or within government, and exposure to data, privacy or intellectual property law, will be highly regarded.
Employee Benefits
Austroads has been recognised as a 2025 5 Star Employer of Choice (HRD Magazine) and one of The Australian’s Best Places to Work 2025.
Benefits include:
• Extra 5 days personal leave per financial year
• Wellbeing allowance up to $500 per financial year
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options
• Additional paid parental leave entitlements
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family
• Professional development support and LinkedIn Learning access
About Austroads
Austroads is the collective of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies representing all levels of government. We provide authoritative, practical and impartial advice, information, tools and services to support efficient, safe and reliable mobility across Australia and New Zealand.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people can thrive and do their best work.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check.
To apply, please click Quick Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
