Senior Legal Counsel - Defence

at  KBR

THE OPPORTUNITY:

KBR Australia operates at the intersection of defence and infrastructure, serving as a key player in global markets. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we are seeking talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of our organisation.
This role marks a shift towards a more service-oriented approach, emphasising strategic global alignment and day-to-day support for our defence and infrastructure business segments.
We are seeking one (1) permanent, fulltime Senior Legal Counsel, skilled in providing pragmatic legal advice aligned with commercial considerations, contributing to our mission of being a trusted advisor to the business.
It is preferred that the Senior Legal Counsel are based in either Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney but candidates outside of these locations are welcome to apply.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts and tender agreements.
• Conduct Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and handle International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export controls.
• Manage dispute resolution, including litigation.
• Provide strategic legal advice on intellectual property, data protection, and general commercial matters.
• Collaborate with the legal team on operational matters and participate in key industry initiatives.