Senior Construction Lawyer | Major Projects | 7+ PAE | Sydney

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd is recruiting a Senior Construction Lawyer for major projects in Sydney. The role requires 7+ years of PAE and admission to practise in Australia with a current practising certificate.

You will draft and negotiate construction contracts, shape procurement strategies, and mentor junior lawyers in a national firm. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary in the $180,000–$220,000 range plus super, and the chance to work on high-profile projects for developers

Qualifications

• Must have current Australian admission and practising certificate.
• Substantial construction experience on major projects is required.
• Strong drafting skills and commercial judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and consultant agreements.
• Develop procurement strategies and delivery models for major projects.
• Oversee tender documents and contract suites.

Skills

Drafting skills

Commercial judgement

Collaboration

Education

Admitted to practise in Australia with current practising certificate

Job description

Senior Construction Lawyer | Major Projects | 7+ PAE | Sydney

Our client is a national law firm whose construction team advises principals, contractors, subcontractors and major consultants on significant construction and development projects. It is looking for a Senior Construction Lawyer with 7 or more years' PAE to lead major projects work in Sydney, alongside a highly experienced construction partner.

Why you'll love it here

• $180,000 - $220,000 + super, depending on experience
• Work directly with a highly experienced construction partner
• High-profile work for developer and government clients on significant projects
• Flexible hybrid working, so you can structure your week around your life
• A genuine meritocracy: progression is earned on performance and contribution, not just tenure
• A supportive, down-to-earth culture with generous leave
• Permanent, full-time, Sydney

About the role

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and consultant agreements
• Develop procurement strategies and delivery models for major projects
• Oversee tender documents and contract suites
• Give strategic advice to clients across the life of a project
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers

What you'll bring

• 7 or more years' PAE
• Admission to practise in Australia and a current practising certificate
• Substantial construction experience on major projects
• Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement and a collaborative approach

Additional information

• $180K - $220K + super, set by experience
• High-profile work for developer and government clients
• Work directly with a highly experienced construction partner

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