Construction Counsel: Front-End Contracts & Commercial

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work

Work across multiple Australian cities

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Legal Counsel level lawyer to join its growing construction team, advising clients across a broad range of sectors and businesses. The role is commercially focused, with emphasis on front-end construction work, contracting and commercial advice.

Flexible and remote work options are available; lawyers can be based in Sydney or other Australian cities, reflecting a national footprint across Australia.

Qualifications

• 5 years' post-admission experience (private practice, in-house, or both).
• Front-end construction experience with drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, solutions-focused construction advice aligned with clients' commercial objectives.
• Advise across a broad range of sectors and businesses, with emphasis on contracting and commercial issues.
• Collaborate with clients to understand strategic aims and deliver front-end legal support.

Skills

Front-end construction

Contract drafting

Commercial judgement

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Australian admission

Job description

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Legal Counsel level lawyer to join its growing construction team, advising clients across a broad range of sectors and businesses. The role is commercially focused, with emphasis on front-end construction work, contracting and commercial advice.

Flexible and remote work options are available; lawyers can be based in Sydney or other Australian cities, reflecting a national footprint across Australia.