Legal Counsel - Corporate

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)Your chance to work with the best!

Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to from and through Brisbane in the future. It is a catalyst for wider rail transformation underway across South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD with four new underground stations at Boggo Road Woolloongabba Albert Street and Roma Street. The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also tasked with multiple supporting projects and activities including accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast upgrades for stabling yards track works and surface rail enhancements and the introduction of a new world-class digital train signalling system.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to region-shaping infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

About the Role

Were looking for a motivated Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal team. In this role youll work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and play a key part in delivering high-quality independent legal advice to the Minister Board CEO and Delivery Authority staff on matters impacting the Cross River Rail Project.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project of State significance. Youll be part of a collaborative legal team that supports and protects the interests of both the Delivery Authority and the State.

This role would suit a legal professional with approximately 13 years post-admission experience who is keen to broaden their expertise in a fast-paced and complex legal environment.

This opportunity is offered as a 2-year contract with possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent high-quality timely solutions-focused and authoritative legal advice to the Delivery Authority
• Support the Corporate Legal teams delivery of land tenure arrangements and land handback processes and manage property-related legal risks
• Advise on legal matters affecting the Delivery Authoritys corporate functions including legislative contractual property regulatory and administrative issues
• Contribute legal input to CEO Ministerial and Board briefing papers and other communications
• Review research interpret and prepare both written and oral opinions on a range of legal issues
• Draft and review contracts leases and other legal documentation
• Collaborate with other government agencies and authorities to support state-aligned outcomes
• Instruct and supervise the work of external counsel and manage legal services cost-effectively
• Provide internal training on legal issues as required
• Contribute to legal knowledge management for the Delivery Authority
• Comply with all internal policies procedures and safety requirements and demonstrate alignment with the organisations values and behaviours

About You:

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Legal experience in the delivery of major infrastructure and/or government projects
• Property law experience is desirable particularly in commercial development transport or infrastructure projects
• Excellent legal writing skills including the ability to draft commercial contracts legal correspondence and briefings
• Strong verbal communication collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• High levels of self-motivation and effective time management skills

Mandatoryrequirement:

You must be admitted (or immediately eligible for admission) as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Why work with CRRDA

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options career development through the Australian Institute of Management salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 22 June 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.