Front-End Construction Counsel for Major Projects

Pinsent Masons Vario; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons Vario, based in Sydney, is seeking a front-end construction lawyer to support a leading international property and construction group with complex urban regeneration, infrastructure, and commercial projects.

The role requires drafting and negotiating a range of construction contracts, providing procurement and tender advice, and advising on risks at senior stakeholder level. Collaboration with external counsel is also a key aspect of the role.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background.
• Experience at a top international law firm or equivalent in-house/secondment.
• Flexible, communicative and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a range of construction contracts (including D&Cs, contractor agreements, subcontracts and supply agreements, JV agreements and project delivery agreements).
• Provide legal advice on construction and infrastructure law, including procurement strategy and tender processes.
• Support project teams during bid and tender phases.
• Advise senior stakeholders on commercial and legal risks associated with major projects.
• Collaborate with external counsel where specialist advice is required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Construction law

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer with strong academic background

Job description

Pinsent Masons Vario, based in Sydney, is seeking a front-end construction lawyer to support a leading international property and construction group with complex urban regeneration, infrastructure, and commercial projects.

The role requires drafting and negotiating a range of construction contracts, providing procurement and tender advice, and advising on risks at senior stakeholder level. Collaboration with external counsel is also a key aspect of the role.