Job Description

This is a business known for pushing boundaries on some of Australia's most ambitious builds; from major transport upgrades to landmark commercial towers. Backed by a deep and growing pipeline of work, they've earned a name for pairing technical excellence with a genuinely collaborative way of working.

n

About the role

n

Growth across the business has opened up a newly created position for an experienced construction lawyer to join their in-house team. You will be embedded with commercial and delivery teams, shaping outcomes long before problems land on your desk.

n

Your responsibilities will include

n

n
- Leading contract negotiations across a portfolio of major infrastructure and construction projects
n
- Shaping procurement approach and reviewing tender documentation
n
- Identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle
n
- Acting as a trusted advisor to project directors and senior stakeholders
n
- Resolving contractual disputes and variations as they arise in office
n




- Coaching and upskilling junior team members on contract law fundamentals
n
- Instructing and reviewing the work of external counsel
n
- Contributing to the modernisation of legal templates, playbooks and internal processes
n

n

About you

n

If you're looking for a highly commercial, impactful role and enjoy having a genuine input into key projects, this role might suit you.

n

The successful individual will possess:

n

n
- At least 7 years PQE, ideally gained within a top-tier construction or infrastructure environment
n
- A solid grounding in front-end contract work, with exposure to dispute resolution being an added bonus
n
- A sharp commercial instinct paired with sound legal judgement
n
- A calm, practical approach under pressure and someone who is solution focussed
n
- Confidence engaging and influencing at all levels of a business
n

n

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Sigma Executive
📍 New South Wales