Construction Lawyer

Empire Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Empire Group is recruiting a Construction Lawyer with a front-end focus for a hybrid working week in Sydney. The role involves participating in major projects from early procurement and bid phases through contract execution and live delivery.

You will draft and negotiate bespoke construction agreements, assist with tender documentation and risk allocation, and support contract administration on large infrastructure matters.

Qualifications

• Around 2–4 years’ experience in front-end construction, major projects, or infrastructure law.
• Commercial acumen: ability to translate complex technical and risk-allocation issues into clear, commercially practical advice.
• Drafting precision: strong attention to detail with confidence handling complex documents.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating bespoke construction agreements, EPC/EPCM contracts, D&C contracts, alliance frameworks, and supply and install contracts.
• Assisting delivery consortia, joint ventures, and non-owner participants with tender documentation, risk allocation, and commercial structuring on state-significant projects.
• Supporting clients with contract administration, upstream/downstream subcontracts, variation strategies, and commercial negotiations during construction.

Skills

Front-end construction

Commercial acumen

Drafting precision

Job description

Construction Lawyer | Front End Focus | Hybrid Working Week

Why work with empire group?

• Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
• Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
• Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
• Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

About the Firm & the Role

Our client is a leading corporate law firm that is in growth mode. Their Infrastructure, Projects & Construction practice is seeking an enthusiastic construction lawyer to join their team.

This team consistently tops the legal tables and the partner leading the team is recognised as aleading front-end construction specialist. The team acts for major domestic and international contractors, infrastructure investors, multinational technology suppliers, and delivery consortia.

This role will see you working on Australia's most significant projects, from early bid participation and procurement strategy right through to contract execution and live project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Major Project Documentation: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating bespoke construction agreements, EPC/EPCM contracts, D&C contracts, alliance frameworks, and supply and install contracts.
• Consortia & Bid Advisory: Assisting delivery consortia, joint ventures, and non-owner participants with tender documentation, risk allocation, and commercial structuring on state-significant projects.
• Project Administration & Claims: Supporting clients with contract administration, upstream/downstream subcontracts, variation strategies, and commercial negotiations during construction.

Skills & Experience

• Experience:around2–4 years paein front-end construction, major projects, or infrastructure law or a mix of construction litigation and front-end work.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate complex technical and risk-allocation issues into clear, commercially practical legal advice.
• Drafting Precision: Strong attention to detail with confidence handling complex documents.

Why Our Client?

• Tier-One Quality Work: Advise on landmark national infrastructure (including major rail corridors, renewable energy interconnectors, and large-scale data centres).
• Unrivalled Learning: Direct day-to-day access to a highly respected Partner who genuinely invests in developing junior lawyers' technical and commercial skills.
• Flexible & Supportive Culture: Genuine hybrid working week, transparent career progression pathways, and a collegiate team environment.