On-Site Project Lawyer for Sydney Metro Projects

Gamuda Australia

Parramatta

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Gamuda Australia seeks a commercial, pragmatic Project Lawyer to join the Parramatta ISD team on-site in Parramatta, providing real-time legal and commercial counsel to the Project Director and site delivery teams under the Sydney Metro head contract. Focus areas include contract interpretation, risk management, subcontracts, variation claims, SOPA compliance, and client interfaces.

You will draft and negotiate major agreements and advise on EOTs and payment claims, influencing site decisions

Qualifications

10+ years PQE in construction, engineering, or infrastructure law.
Experience on major civil, rail, tunnelling or station projects under D&C or Alliance models.
Strong knowledge of Australian construction law, standard form contracts, and SOPA regimes.
Ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice and influence project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Deliver real-time legal counsel on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and statutory compliance under the head contract.
Draft, review and negotiate subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and major supply contracts.
Advise on variation claims, EOTs, head contract notices, and SOPA payment claims.
Proactively manage operational risks and resolve subcontractor and supplier issues.
Support commercial teams in managing contract administration interfaces with Sydney Metro, TfNSW and partners.
Maintain site governance with project regs and risk frameworks.