Senior Legal Advisor
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join our client's high-performing legal team in Sydney.
The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of post-admission experience from a reputable law firm or in-house role, with extensive expertise in front-end legal work and project delivery within the construction sector.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to provide strategic legal support across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects, focusing on managing contractor, design and construct, construct only, early contractor involvement, and public private partnerships.
Key responsibilities include:
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex project agreements
* Managing legal aspects of major developments from inception through to delivery
* Advising on contract strategy, claims management, and dispute avoidance
* Supporting key commercial decisions to drive project success
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
* Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex construction contracts
* Practical experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on contract strategy, claims management, and dispute resolution
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* A proactive and adaptable mindset, able to navigate and resolve complex challenges
Work Arrangement
Please note that this is not a remote work opportunity. You must be willing to work in our office in Sydney.