Senior Contract Lawyer. In-House Counsel, Construction

Burgess Paluch; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 203,000 - 295,000; Part time

Job summary

Burgess Paluch in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Contract Lawyer for an in-house role focusing on construction, commercial and property matters. The position is contract, casual/temporary, offering remote work and a competitive daily rate.

Initial engagement is 3 months with potential extension, designed for work‑life balance and no commute. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in property and construction law, and can operate autonomously within a large, blue‑chip environment

Qualifications

• Senior construction, commercial and property lawyer with extensive experience.
• Must hold Australian unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level construction, commercial and property legal advice to the in-house team.
• Handle large projects and joint ventures with minimal supervision.
• Work remotely with a focus on delivering practical, timely legal solutions.

Skills

Construction law

Contract law

Property law

Commercial law

Job description

Senior Contract Lawyer. In-House Counsel, Construction

Burgess Paluch – Melbourne VIC

Contract, Casual/Temporary

Remote

Use your highly evolved property law skills in this senior in-house contract opportunity in a large and highly regarded brand. Great rates. WFH!

Our client operates a$multi-billion businesswith a significant presence and blue-chip brand.

It seeks a senior construction, commercial and property lawyer with quality experience to work with autonomy on a range of construction work, some large projects and joint ventures.

Working entirely remotely, at a competitive daily rate, this role offers a rare chance to have work life balance, a zero time commute, and engaging and challenging work, all for a highly respected brand with a large and cohesive, high caliber legal team.

Initially offered for 3 months, with potential to extend for the longer term, this could be a great opportunity to enjoy contributing while you get to know the business.

Applicants MUST have a current Australian, unrestricted practicing certificate to be considered for this role. If you don’t have one, please don’t enquire.