Legal Counsel - Construction / Commercial
Core
Legal Counsel managing construction works and hire contracts for modular construction projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (construction/commercial)
Builds
Modular construction solutions and transportable hire assets
Domain
Construction, infrastructure, and modular building
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
drafting construction works contracts, negotiating hire contracts, contract risk assessment, contract administration, dispute resolution, commercial law advice, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
experience in private practice or in-house, knowledge of Personal Property Securities Act, training and process improvement
Technologies
contract templates, playbooks
Responsibilities
Independently draft, review, and negotiate construction works and hire contracts; review tenders and prepare risk assessments; advise on contract administration issues including variations, delays, and defects; support contract disputes and claims; provide advice on commercial arrangements and compliance; liaise with clients, external counsel, and government authorities; contribute to legal training and process improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
