In‑House Construction Counsel (5–7 PAE) – Sydney

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory's client, a leading ASX-listed Australian construction and fitout company, seeks a Legal Counsel (5–7 PAE) to join a respected in-house legal team in Sydney.

You will provide practical legal advice on construction and commercial matters, advise on contractual risks and disputes across the project life cycle, assist with dispute management, and deliver training to internal teams on contractual and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' post-admission experience in construction or related fields.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
• Understanding of construction contracts and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on construction and commercial matters.
• Advise on contractual risks and disputes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with management of construction disputes and commercial risk.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to internal teams on contractual and regulatory matters.

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Drafting and advisory

Job description

Montgomery Advisory's client, a leading ASX-listed Australian construction and fitout company, seeks a Legal Counsel (5–7 PAE) to join a respected in-house legal team in Sydney.

You will provide practical legal advice on construction and commercial matters, advise on contractual risks and disputes across the project life cycle, assist with dispute management, and deliver training to internal teams on contractual and regulatory issues.