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About the Role

Axiom is seeking a senior construction and energy lawyer for a part-time secondment in Sydney, supporting a major international energy and infrastructure organization. This highly visible role involves close collaboration with the General Counsel and commercial leadership on contract drafting, negotiation, procurement, regulatory compliance, and operational legal support for complex projects. The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial or construction lawyer who thrives in a business-facing environment, enjoys significant stakeholder engagement, and can influence project outcomes in a fast-paced, regulated sector.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support on construction, infrastructure, energy, and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
Advise on procurement, tendering, and multi-jurisdictional project documentation to support ongoing operational needs.
Manage stakeholder engagement with internal teams, external partners, and project leads to ensure alignment on legal risk and commercial objectives.
Ensure compliance oversight across regulatory, contractual, and corporate governance requirements relevant to the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Support dispute resolution by identifying risks early, preparing documentation, and coordinating with external counsel.

Requirements

Construction or energy law expertise with demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial, procurement, or project agreements.
Stakeholder advisory experience providing clear, practical legal guidance to business teams, project managers, and senior leadership.
Regulatory and compliance knowledge relevant to infrastructure, energy, procurement, or large-scale commercial operations.
Matter and workflow management capability, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple active matters efficiently.

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Part-time
Remote
On-site

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Health benefits
Pension
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

About the Company

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent, enabling legal departments to drive efficiency and growth.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.
Axiom is proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year.
Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.