This is an opportunity for an experienced commercial and construction lawyer to take genuine ownership of the legal function within a growing specialist civil construction business.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will work closely with project managers, estimators, contracts administrators and commercial teams, providing practical legal advice that supports the business and its projects.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role. You won't simply be reviewing documents from the sidelines, you'll be involved in contracts, negotiations, claims, disputes and risk management, while helping shape the way the business manages its legal and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating head contracts, subcontracts, supply agreements and other commercial arrangements

Providing legal input during tendering and pre-contract negotiations

Advising project and commercial teams on contractual obligations, risk, claims and contract administration

Managing construction disputes, litigation, adjudications and Security of Payment matters

Advising on variations, extensions of time, delays, defects, payment disputes and contractual claims

Identifying and managing legal and contractual risks across projects

Managing external lawyers, including legal spend and specialist advice

Developing contract templates, standard clauses and negotiation positions

Establishing practical systems and processes for contract and legal risk management





Working directly with senior management and operational teams to provide transparent, commercially focused advice

About you

An Australian legal qualification and current practising certificate

Approximately 7+ years' post-admission experience, although capability and relevant construction experience will be considered alongside PQE

Strong commercial and construction law experience

Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts

Experience managing construction disputes and litigation

A strong understanding of construction claims and Security of Payment legislation

Experience managing external legal advisers

Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders

The ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing matters and provide practical solutions

Experience in-house within a construction, civil, infrastructure, engineering, piling or geotechnical business will be highly regarded, as will experience across both NSW and Queensland

About us We are an established geotechnical piling and civil construction business operating across NSW and Queensland, delivering specialist piling, foundation and geotechnical solutions across a range of civil infrastructure and construction projects. As the business continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Manager to establish and lead our in-house legal function.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 CF Group Piling
📍 Sydney