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Junior Legal Counsel

About the role

We have a unique opportunity for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our legal team based in Newcastle (preferred) or Sydney. You will support the Head of Legal InfraBuild Australia and work closely with the Australian legal team and businesses, gaining valuable in-house experience in a dynamic environment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support in areas such as supply contracts, sales contracts, general contracting, capital projects, disputes, regulatory and environmental issues, corporate issues, legal compliance, policy development, training, and monitoring

  • Assist in identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks

  • Report material issues related to legal risks, compliance, and corporate governance to the General Counsel and Head of Legal

  • Participate in team meetings and initiatives, providing resourcing support as needed

  • Engage with other functional teams, including Treasury, Finance, Tax, Environment, Safety, and Insurance

  • Conduct legal research on emerging compliance issues or legislative changes

  • Maintain material contracts register,  disputes/key litigation reports and other key documents.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in commercial or corporate law.

  • Admission to practice law in Australia

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic environment

  • Enthusiasm, exceptional collaboration skills, and a keen interest in driving and achieving commercial objectives

  • Strong ability to work as part of a team.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

 

  • Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
  • Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
  • Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
  • Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.

About Us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel  from scrap which would otherwise go into landfill using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure across Australia as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  Each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

 

  • Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our sustainability ambitions.  You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
     
  • Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. We are also open to hybrid office/work from home arrangements.
     
  • Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.


We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

 

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.


We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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