Senior Construction Contracts Counsel – Sydney

FutureYou; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureYou is seeking a Senior Projects Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in Sydney. The role focuses on supporting commercial teams across large transport, civil and energy infrastructure projects, with emphasis on risk management and SOPA compliance.

Key responsibilities include real-time contract interpretation, negotiating high-value subcontracts, and advising on variation claims. This is a senior, high-impact position offering professional development and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in private practice or in-house within construction.
• Experience in construction litigation across large projects including road, rail and tunnels.
• Knowledge of Australian construction law and SOPA regimes.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 to avoid disputes.
• Advise the business on compliance and risk management.

Skills

6+ years experience

Construction litigation

Australian construction law

SOPA regimes

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

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


To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.