Projects Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Wolf & Williams Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Senior Associate (5+PAE ) - Projects Lawyer

A well-regarded national infrastructure and development group is seeking an experienced Projects Lawyer
to support its legal and commercial teams on several active and upcoming projects in the infrastructure, and complex construction space for an initial 6 month term.

This role is suited to a senior legal professional with a strong background in project delivery, procurement, and front-end construction law.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating project agreements, including construction contracts, consultancy agreements, and supply contracts.
  • Advising on procurement models, contract structures, and risk allocation.
  • Supporting the legal and commercial functions through project development, execution and delivery.
  • Coordinating with internal stakeholders across legal, project management, engineering, commercial, and finance teams.
  • Assisting with compliance, regulatory reviews, and contract management processes.
  • Providing strategic legal input on contractual risks, obligations, and project governance.

Ideal Candidate

  • Admitted legal practitioner in Australia with at least 5+ years' PQE in projects, construction, or infrastructure law.
  • Proven experience in front-end project documentation, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or commercial projects.
  • Familiarity with standard form construction contracts and procurement processes.
  • Ability to work independently, manage workload, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Previous in-house or secondment experience is beneficial but not essential.

Contact

If you are looking to take the next step in your career we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application to
Becc Smith
at

, or call

for a confidential discussion.

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