Senior Back-End Construction Lawyer

Future You; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Future You in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Senior Projects Lawyer to join the in-house legal team supporting commercial operations across large transport, civil and energy infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on contractual risk management, SOPA compliance and handling high-value subcontracts, variations and head contracts with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience at a leading private practice or in-house
• Experience in construction litigation on large projects; roads, rail and tunnels preferred
• Knowledge of Australian construction law, standard form contracts and SOPA regimes
• Strong problem solving skills with ability to meet competing deadlines
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver real-time 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 early to avoid disputes
• Advise the business on compliance and risk management

Skills

Contract interpretation

Risk allocation

Stakeholder engagement

SOPA knowledge

Construction law

Job description

• Senior Projects Lawyer – Back-End Construction
• Leading Global Organisation
• In-House – Sydney

A new opportunity has arisen for a senior projects lawyer to join the legal team of a global organisation in Sydney. The role will be a key part of the legal team, supporting the commercialteam across large transport, civil and energy infrastructureprojects. A key focus will be on contractual risk management, high-value subcontracts, variation claims and SOPA compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver real-time counsel on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and statutory compliance under the head contract
• Providing contract interpretation, risk allocation, and statutory compliance under the head contract
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and major supply contracts
• Advising on variation claims, EOTs, head contract notices, and Security of Payment Act (SOPA) payment claims
• Proactively managing operational risks early to avoid formal disputes
• Advising the business on compliance and risk management

Key Requirements:

• Ideally 6+ years gained from a leading private practice firm or in-house organisation
• Previous exposureto construction litigation ideally across large projects, with road, rail and tunnels experience being preferable
• Proven knowledge of Australian construction law, standard form contracts, and SOPA regimes
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagementskills,

The role offers the chance to join a collaborative culture with clear career development, professional support and a competitive remuneration package