Legal Counsel F/M
Core
Provide legal support for major construction, infrastructure, energy, and engineering projects, focusing on contract negotiation, project delivery, claims, and dispute resolution.
Role type
In-house construction lawyer
Builds
Legal risk management and commercial support for project teams
Domain
Construction, Infrastructure, Energy, Engineering
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Australian construction law expertise, contract drafting and negotiation, claims and dispute resolution, project delivery support, regulatory compliance, legal drafting
Preferred skills
Commercial acumen, stakeholder management, autonomous judgment, multi-priority management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate construction and commercial agreements; advise project teams on contractual obligations and risks; support tender and bid teams; manage contractual claims and disputes; prepare board minutes and powers of attorney; ensure compliance with legislation and licensing requirements
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years post-admission experience)