Legal Counsel - Construction and Projects - 3-5 years PQE

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams is seeking a Legal Counsel specialising in construction and projects to join our growing international renewable energy team in Australia. You will support major projects across Australia, working with senior lawyers to provide practical, commercially focused advice.

The role focuses on construction contracts, project delivery, risk management and dispute resolution across the full project lifecycle. Experience in energy or infrastructure projects is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in construction and projects law, with a leading Australian firm or in-house team.
• Experience advising on construction, infrastructure, engineering or energy projects.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills across construction and commercial contracts.
• Exposure to project delivery, contractual claims, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Renewable energy experience will be highly regarded.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident engaging with a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction and commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, supply agreements, O&M agreements and framework agreements.
• Advise on contractual obligations, risk allocation, liability provisions and commercial considerations.
• Support tender and bid teams in identifying and managing contractual risks.
• Advise on variations, extensions of time, defects, security of payment and other project-related contractual issues.
• Assist in managing contractual claims and disputes, working with external counsel on adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and litigation where required.
• Assist with general corporate, commercial and governance matters.

Skills

Construction & projects law

Drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Contract risk management

Job description

Legal Counsel - Construction and Projects - 3-5 years PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Construction Lawyer to join a growing international renewable energy business, supporting the delivery of major projects across Australia.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Construction Lawyer to join a growing international renewable energy business, supporting the delivery of major projects across Australia.

The Opportunity

This is a growth role offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced Senior Legal Counsel and play an important role in supporting the business's Australian operations.

Working alongside commercial, procurement and project delivery teams, you will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on construction contracts, project delivery, contractual risk management and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction and commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, supply agreements, O&M agreements and framework agreements.
• Advise on contractual obligations, risk allocation, liability provisions and commercial considerations.
• Support tender and bid teams in identifying and managing contractual risks.
• Advise on variations, extensions of time, defects, security of payment and other project-related contractual issues.
• Assist in managing contractual claims and disputes, working with external counsel on adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and litigation where required.
• Assist with general corporate, commercial and governance matters.

Requirements

• At least 3 years' PQE specialising in construction and projects law, gained within a leading Australian law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience advising on construction, infrastructure, engineering or energy projects.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills across construction and commercial contracts.
• Exposure to project delivery, contractual claims, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Renewable energy experience will be highly regarded.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident engaging with a broad range of stakeholders.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, contact Sam Gray at Wolf & Williams on ***email_hidden*** or [phone] ***.