Senior Legal Counsel - Construction

G2 Legal

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market leading company

Variety of complex work

Competitive salary package

Career progression

Flexibility/hybrid working

Job summary

G2 Legal is seeking a dynamic construction lawyer to join its market leading in-house team in Sydney. You will handle drafting and negotiating construction contracts, provide project advice, and manage disputes and claims, alongside broader commercial and procurement matters.

The role suits a lawyer with 10+ years in Construction & Projects, ideally from a major law firm, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

At least 10 years in Construction & Projects at a major law firm.
Experience in-house or on secondment is a plus.
Strong communication; commercially aware and stakeholder-facing.

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
Provide project advice and procurement guidance.
Manage disputes/claims and related commercial matters.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Negotiation

Dispute Resolution

Commercial Law

Job description

About the company/role

Rare opportunity for a dynamic construction lawyer looking to join a market leading company! Working in a high calibre, collegiate in-house team you will be handling a range of work including drafting/negotiating construction contracts, project advice, disputes/claims and broader commercial and procurement law matters.

Skills & experience

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years in Construction & Projects at a major law firm and, potentially also in-house or on secondment. You will be a strong communicator, smart and personable. You will also be commercially focused and able to work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits