Adviser - Contracts and Liability Risks

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia informed by Planned Cover Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Your Choice - work 3, 4 or 5 days per week
  • Flexibility - work from home up to 2 days
  • No billable hours
  • Friendly clients and a collaborative, experienced team
  • 2 - 12 years PQE - more experienced applicants also welcome

About Us

Planned Cover have been a trusted provider of professional indemnity insurance to the built environment industry for over 50 years, and the team of lawyers at informed by Planned Cover provide advice on contracts and liability risks. We are committed to integrity, collaboration, and delivering tailored solutions to our clients.

We are looking for a legally qualified professional with experience in construction, insurance claims or litigation to join our team. This unique role goes beyond traditional legal practice – it combines contract review, risk management, and legal education to improve industry outcomes.

You will work closely with architects, engineers and other consultants, reviewing and advising on professional service agreements, using your legal insight to develop and deliver training, and supporting best practices to help avoid disputes and reduce claims. Whether you come from private practice or an in-house role, this is a rare opportunity to develop your expertise in contracts and deepen your understanding of the construction industry in a proactive and preventative space.

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing services agreements and advising on insurance-related risks
  • Developing and delivering CPD sessions to educate clients on contracts, key legal risks, and how to avoid common pitfalls
  • Writing practical risk management content, including legal updates, articles and guidance notes, with the opportunity to influence broader industry policy
  • Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the construction sector
  • Applying a keen eye for detail and a passion for clear, plain English communication

A completed law degree is essential. We are unable to supervise restricted practising certificates.

The role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane.

Benefits

  • Bonus program and employee benefits including free travel insurance and income protection
  • Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days
  • Role can be tailored to 3, 4 or 5 days per week
  • Great work/life balance
  • No billable hours, budgets or court deadlines
  • Opportunities for interstate travel for CPD delivery and conferences
  • Work directly with senior professionals in client organisations
  • Contribute to positive cultural change and policy development across the construction industry

Come and work with our collaborative, fun and experienced team as you develop your skills and broaden them into new areas.

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