Legal Counsel - Construction

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join an in-house legal team supporting complex construction and infrastructure projects across Australia.

This role suits a commercially minded construction lawyer who enjoys partnering with business stakeholders, providing practical legal advice, and supporting high-value projects from tender through to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, consultancy agreements, supplier agreements, and subcontractor arrangements.
• Advise on bids, tenders, and contract negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support project delivery teams by providing practical legal advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Respond to day-to-day legal and commercial queries from stakeholders across the business.
• Identify and manage contractual risk while enabling commercial outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Strong front-end construction experience gained in-house and/or in private practice.
• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation.
• Exposure to bids and tenders, project delivery support, or both.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work directly with business leaders.
• Must have full Australian working rights and be eligible to practice in Australia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits, pension, and more.
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
• Flexibility to work remotely, with some client-required on-site presence.

Location

• Australia.
• Predominantly remote work, with occasional on-site presence required by some clients.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics.