Senior Construction Lawyer

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeConstruction Full time

About Us

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team, advising on major infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. This role can be based in either our 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, manage risk, and help deliver nationally significant projects. In this hands-on role, you will:

  • 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.
  • Help refine internal legal processes, policies, and templates to improve efficiency and embed best practices.

Beyond projects, you will also gain exposure to insurance, PPSA, governance matters, privacy and data protection, supplier and service agreements, and workplace relations issues. You'll contribute to compliance frameworks such as modern slavery, anti-bribery, and competition law, while supporting broader risk management initiatives across the business.

This breadth provides exposure rarely offered in private practice, giving you a genuine platform for progression towards senior leadership roles.

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • 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 the ability to engage confidently with senior executives, delivery teams, and clients.
  • Commercially minded and pragmatic, providing practical, business-focused advice that supports project success.
  • Broader generalist experience across areas such as insurance, governance, or risk will be highly regarded.
  • Motivation to take on a role with greater visibility, leadership exposure, and the opportunity to step towards senior legal counsel or general counsel responsibilities.

Why Work With Us?

You'll take on a role with genuine breadth, impact, and progression. You'll work alongside senior leaders and clients on nationally significant projects, with exposure across front-end contracting, disputes, governance, and risk. We offer hybrid and flexible work arrangements, professional development and CPD support, and a collaborative, values-driven culture where your advice shapes executive decision-making.

Required Experience and Qualifications

  1. A qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of experience in construction law.
  2. Experience in infrastructure projects is essential, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
  3. Drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills are critical for this role.

Contact Information

Please submit your application to [insert contact information].

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