Where

Legal Counsel

RPS
Dalby Full-day Full-time

Description:

About Us
RPS, a member of Tetra Tech, delivers clear solutions to complex problems. With 30,000 employees worldwide, we work on the most impactful infrastructure, development, and resource projects across the Asia Pacific. Our experts collaborate with industry, government, and communities to turn ideas into real-world outcomes that benefit people and planet.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our RPA (Project Management and Advisory) operating unit on a full-time, 9–12 month contract . You’ll work closely with our CEO and senior stakeholders to provide pragmatic legal and commercial advice that supports business growth while safeguarding the organisation’s interests.

What you’ll be doing

  • Providing legal guidance on commercial matters and contracts

  • Support internal stakeholders in negotiating client, supplier, and sub-consultant agreements

  • Contribute to the implementation of legal initiatives across the business

  • Assist with corporate governance, reporting, and risk management

  • Act as a key legal partner in business planning and operational decisions

  • Maintain legal review tools and registers, including GPT/AI-enabled platforms

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tax, insurance, people and HSSEQ

What We’re Looking For

  • 5–7 years post-admission legal experience

  • Admitted to practice law in Australia (or eligible for admission)

  • Strong background in commercial and contract law

  • High attention to detail and excellent communication skills

  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

  • Professional presence with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders

Why Join Us?

  • Work on high-profile, nation-shaping projects

  • Be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative culture

  • Access professional development and learning tools

  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements available

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. These behaviours—developed by our people—underpin everything we do and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and the heartbeat of our collaborative culture. We encourage everyone to bring their best and support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, thinking differently, and creating an environment of trust and respect, our people grow, thrive, and succeed together.

Ready to apply?
Take the next step in your legal career and help shape critical infrastructure outcomes across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

We are proudly an accredited Veteran Employer of Choice

RPS does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Should an unsolicited resume be submitted, the submitting search firm/recruiter acknowledges and agrees that RPS has not accepted the unsolicited resume and that no agreement, contract or otherwise exists between RPS and the search firm/recruiter. RPS has no obligation to pay the search firm/recruiter, and the search firm/ recruiter has no entitlement or right to any payment or fees in relation to the submission of the unsolicited resume or any subsequent use of the resume by RPS.

30 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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