Construction & Projects Legal Counsel — Sydney

Equans; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful renewable energy projects

Dynamic and challenging environment

Job summary

Equans is seeking an Australian-qualified Construction Lawyer to provide in-house legal support for major construction and energy projects in Sydney. The role reports to Senior Legal Counsel/Head of Legal and requires 3-5 years PAE.

You will draft and negotiate EPC, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements, manage project risk, advise on disputes and compliance, and collaborate with commercial teams to enable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Australian-qualified Construction Lawyer with 3–5 years post-admission experience.
• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, energy projects.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction and commercial agreements.
• Advise on contractual obligations, risk allocation and commercial implications.
• Support tender and bid teams in identifying risks.
• Provide practical legal advice during project execution.
• Manage variations, extension of time, defects, and payments.
• Assist with disputes, external counsel, and litigation if required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Project delivery

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) admitted in Australia

Current Australian practising certificate

Job description

Equans is seeking an Australian-qualified Construction Lawyer to provide in-house legal support for major construction and energy projects in Sydney. The role reports to Senior Legal Counsel/Head of Legal and requires 3-5 years PAE.

You will draft and negotiate EPC, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements, manage project risk, advise on disputes and compliance, and collaborate with commercial teams to enable project delivery.