Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced construction lawyer to join our Corporate team as Managing Counsel – Construction.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll own legal and commercial sign-off on tenders and bids, negotiate head contracts directly with clients, and support project teams through delivery across our ACT, NSW and SA operations.
This is a commercially focused in-house role that covers both our work-winning function and all of our live projects.
You'll work closely with business development, estimating and project teams, and advise the senior leadership team directly.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for:
Leading all legal and commercial inputs into tenders, EOIs and bid submissions, and owning the sign-off process end to end
Working with business development, work win, estimating and project teams to shape bid strategy and identify risk early
Advising on procurement strategy, contract structuring and risk allocation
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating head contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements and side deeds (AS, GC21 and bespoke forms)
Negotiating key commercial terms, including programme, payment, variations, provisional sums, liability caps and step-in rights
Leading or co-leading contract negotiations directly with clients and their representatives
Developing and maintaining standard contract templates, playbooks and risk frameworks
Leading the handover from pre-contract to delivery, then supporting project teams to put the deal into practice
Giving project teams day-to-day advice on contract administration, risk management and dispute avoidance




Managing external counsel on complex or high-value matters, and training commercial and project teams
We are looking for team members who have:
Admission as a Barrister or Solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction
10+ years' post-admission experience in construction law (in-house and commercial experience highly regarded)
Strong experience with AS, GC21 and bespoke construction contracts
Familiarity with the ACT, NSW and SA regulatory environment, including the Design and Building Practitioners Act and Security of Payment legislation
Experience leading lawyers or coordinating multiple external advisers
An understanding of project controls, programming and cost management
Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
The ability to turn complex legal issues into explicit, commercially practical advice for people outside the legal team
The ability to work on your own and manage competing priorities across multiple bids and projects
Build more than projects.
Build your future with Hindmarsh.
At Hindmarsh, you'll join a team known for delivering quality projects and creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow.
We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you're more than just a number.
Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:
Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
Flex Days and additional leave rewards
A birthday gift every year
Ongoing training and development
Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work
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📌 Managing Counsel - Construction (Sydney)
🏢 Hindmarsh
📍 Sydney