Senior Construction Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Scotford Fennessy Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Construction Lawyer with Scotford Fennessy, you will form part of a national team responsible for bid-winning and tendering on a range of construction and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of upstream bidding phase, including supply chain and procurement arrangements.
  • Work on transport, defence, and energy projects, including renewables and new energy initiatives.
About You

We are seeking an experienced legal counsel or senior legal counsel (6 – 10 years PAE) with demonstrable front-end experience in sophisticated infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects.

Requirements
  • Demonstrable front-end experience around bidding and 'work-winning' aspects of complex infrastructure projects.
  • Additional experience in post-award project delivery phases is highly regarded.
  • In-house experience or exposure to in-house through secondment is preferred.
Why Choose Us?

As a permanent appointment, this role offers a track record of mobility across legal functions and access to project delivery-oriented roles.

Benefits
  • A relatively flat structure with reporting to a technically strong Head of Legal.
  • Strong access to the GC, commercial managers, and executive.
  • A culture of collaboration and problem-solving.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a trusted seat at the decision-making table and contribute to strong commercial integration into the business.

About the Location

This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne, offering flexibility and mobility across locations.

What We Offer
  • An estimated salary of $180,000 - $250,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm as a Senior Construction Lawyer. If you have the required skills and qualifications, please apply using the contact details below.



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