Senior Construction Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeInfrastructure Full time $180,000 - $220,000
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a specialist to join our in-house legal team, advising on major infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

This role can be based in either Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne offices with hybrid work options available.

You'll step into a visible, career-defining role, partnering with executives, project leaders and clients to influence strategy and manage risk and help deliver national significant projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work across the full project lifecycle, from pre-contract through to delivery.
  • Advise on a broad range of contract models including D&C, EPC, lump sum, target cost, cost reimbursable, alliances, frameworks and joint ventures.
  • Lead front-end contracting including drafting negotiation and risk assessment.
  • Provide clear practical advice on contract risk disputes and compliance to support decision-making.
  • Build strong relationships with executives delivery teams and clients to resolve issues effectively.

You'll contribute to compliance frameworks such as modern slavery anti-bribery and competition law while supporting broader risk management initiatives across the business.

What We're Looking For
  • Qualified lawyer with strong front-end construction and infrastructure experience gained in private practice or an in-house environment.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills and confidence working across both pre-contract and delivery phases.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to engage confidently with senior executives delivery teams and clients.
  • Commercially minded and pragmatic providing practical business-focused advice that supports project success.

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