Senior Construction Lawyer - Path to Partnership & Autonomy

Lead Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner level. The role covers front-end, back-end, or hybrid construction matters, advising developers, contractors and consultants on complex projects.

You will work with an established construction and infrastructure practice, with autonomy, leadership potential and clear pathway to partnership within a collaborative, specialist environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Australian construction law experience.
• Experience at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner level.
• Expertise in front-end, back-end or mixed construction matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
• Confidently managing complex matters and client relationships independently.
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership potential.
• A portable client base is not essential for Senior Associate candidates.
• For Partner-level lawyers, an established network or business development capability will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, contractors, consultants and other industry participants on complex construction matters.
• Handle construction disputes, litigation and arbitration.
• Work on Security of Payment claims and adjudications.
• Draft contracts, procurement and project documentation.
• Provide risk allocation, contract negotiation and project advisory.
• Support mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Contribute to strategic growth of the practice as a senior lawyer or partner.

Job description

Lead Group in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner level. The role covers front-end, back-end, or hybrid construction matters, advising developers, contractors and consultants on complex projects.

You will work with an established construction and infrastructure practice, with autonomy, leadership potential and clear pathway to partnership within a collaborative, specialist environment.