Lawyer, Construction (Front & Back - End)
JLegal
Full-time
On-site
Sydney, Sydney, Australia
A leading national firm is seeking a front\-end projects and procurement lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its well\-established Sydney\-based projects practice. The role sits within a collaborative, technically strong team advising on some of the most significant and strategically complex infrastructure and development projects in Australia.
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You will work closely with partners and clients across the full lifecycle of major projects, providing procurement and contractual advice across a broad range of delivery models and contract structures. Matters span public and private sector projects and involve sophisticated risk allocation, contract negotiation, and project structuring advice.
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⢠Advising on procurement strategies and project delivery models
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⢠Drafting and negotiating complex construction and infrastructure contracts
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⢠Working across PPPs, D&C arrangements, alliance\-style contracts, services agreements, and bespoke industry contracts
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⢠Supporting major infrastructure, transport, energy, and development projects
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⢠Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team leadership
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Ideal background:<\/b>
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⢠4+ years PAE in construction, projects, or procurement
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⢠Experience advising on front\-end\/project documentation
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⢠Strong drafting and client\-facing skills
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⢠Collaborative mindset with an interest in mentoring and team development
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Role 2: A respected construction and infrastructure practice is also seeking a junior to mid\-level lawyer (2+ PQE) to support a growing pipeline of front\-end advisory and back\-end disputes work. The role offers exposure to Supreme Court proceedings, security of payment matters, and alternative dispute resolution, alongside advisory work on live projects.
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You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on high\-quality matters for government, developer, and contractor clients, gaining hands\-on experience across litigation, contract drafting, and project advisory work.
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This role suits a lawyer with a genuine interest in construction law who values technical development, responsibility, and working in a supportive team environment.
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Role 3: A specialist disputes practice is seeking a lawyer with 3+ PQE to join its Sydney\-based strata and construction team. The role involves advising on strata disputes, building defects, remedial works, and construction\-related litigation, with exposure to both front\-end contract work and back\-end disputes.
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You will assist on matters involving tribunal and court proceedings, statutory regimes governing construction and building compliance, and advisory work for owners corporations and industry stakeholders. The role provides a strong platform for developing technical expertise in strata and construction law within a niche practice area.
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