About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team and can be based in Melbourne, Brisbane or North Sydney. This pivotal role will provide strategic legal advice for our national business across a broad range of infrastructure and construction projects – from tender through to delivery – while safeguarding the organisation’s commercial and legal interests.

Key responcibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on major infrastructure and construction projects, including tenders, procurement, and delivery.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts including D&C, EPC, ITC, Alliance, PPP, JV agreements and subcontracts.
• Manage and mitigate legal, commercial, and reputational risks across projects.
• Support dispute resolution processes, including claims, variations, and extensions of time.
• Oversee relationships with external legal service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory and governance requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, project managers, and commercial leaders.
  
  

About you

• Current practising certificate and relevant legal qualifications (LLB or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years post-admission experience, with a strong focus on major infrastructure projects including transport and civil infrastructure and renewable energy.
• Proven expertise across both front-end (transactional) and back-end (dispute resolution) legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice that balances risk management with commercial outcomes.
• Strong drafting, review and negotiation skills including an ability to manage high-value transactions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with senior executives, project managers, and engineers.
• High levels of integrity, sound judgment, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market. 
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors. 
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.  
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family. 
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work. 

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

How to apply 

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role. If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please reach out to careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au.