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Legal Counsel - Construction

Sydney, New South WalesRemoteFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-10-14
Hybrid

Core

In-house legal counsel supporting complex construction and infrastructure projects across Australia from tender through to delivery.

Role type

Senior in-house construction lawyer

Builds

Construction contracts, consultancy agreements, supplier agreements, and subcontractor arrangements for infrastructure projects

Domain

Construction law and infrastructure

Required skills

contract drafting, contract negotiation, risk allocation, bid and tender support, project delivery support, commercial advice

Preferred skills

front-end construction experience, stakeholder management, working with business leaders

Technologies

legal contract management systems, project management tools

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts; Advising on bids, tenders, and contract negotiations; Supporting project delivery teams with practical legal advice; Responding to day-to-day legal and commercial queries; Identifying and managing contractual risk

Seniority

Senior, experienced in-house counsel