Why Arup?

Arup is a unique organization that is owned and run by its employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people-centric organisation, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we are able to attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.

Primary focus

This role is within our Asia Pacific (APAC) Legal Team, with a primary focus on the provision of front-end and project delivery legal advice to the business in Australia and New Zealand. The role will involve front-end legal support for projects, particularly the review and negotiation of consultancy agreements and the provision of ongoing legal advice during project delivery to prevent disputes and protect commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and advise on consultancy agreements and related commercial contracts across a broad range of projects.
• Provide legal support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, particularly during delivery to mitigate risk, prevent disputes, and support cost recovery.
• Advise on risk allocation, liability caps, fee structures, and commercially sensitive contractual terms.
• Support projects across multiple disciplines including infrastructure, architecture, environmental, and engineering services.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across ANZ geography and the broader APAC region, including business line leaders and corporate services leaders.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by flexing across workloads, supporting colleagues during peak periods, and maintaining consistent service during quieter periods.
• Participate in contract negotiations, project workshops, and in-person project meetings, which may occasionally involve limited travel.
• Support knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement within the legal team as the business evolves.

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent legal qualification).
• Have between approximately 3–6 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating consultancy agreements, specifically within consulting engineering or professional services environments. This is the most critical technical requirement for the role.
• Background may be gained through private practice, in-house roles, or a combination of both.
• Strong working knowledge of construction law, contract law, and commercial law, applied in a practical, business-facing context.
• Proven experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary projects, including infrastructure, architecture, environmental, and engineering services.
• Experience advising project teams throughout the project lifecycle, particularly during delivery stages to identify risks early, prevent disputes, and support commercial recovery.
• Ability to manage commercially sensitive negotiations, including risk allocation, liability caps, fee structures, and client-facing contract discussions.
• Experience working within large, matrixed or consultancy-style organisations, where stakeholder engagement and prioritisation across competing demands are essential.
• Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy while following established governance, approval, and escalation processes.
• Experience collaborating with senior legal colleagues, business leaders, and corporate services teams across multiple locations.

Skills & Attributes

• Positive and open-minded approach, with a genuine willingness to take on a broad range of legal work across disciplines and project types.
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to flex across peaks and troughs in workload, actively supporting colleagues during busy periods and remaining engaged when volumes are lighter.
• Commercially pragmatic mindset, balancing legal risk with practical business outcomes and providing solutions-focused advice.
• Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a practical and accessible manner.
• Strong relationship-building capability, particularly with project teams, senior stakeholders, and internal clients across ANZ geography and the broader APAC region.
• High level of adaptability and resilience, comfortable navigating change, evolving business priorities, and fluctuating workloads.
• Proactive in learning and understanding the business, with the ability to quickly grasp Arup’s unique operating model and stakeholder landscape.
• Willingness to “roll up sleeves” and contribute where needed, reflecting a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration with flexible work arrangements.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore The Perks Of a Career With Arup Australia

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary career of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support career of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary career.
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.