Construction Lawyer

Construction & Projects Lawyer role. Major infrastructure work, hybrid working arrangements.

Your new company

Join a leading organisation with a highly regarded in-house legal team supporting a diverse portfolio across construction, procurement, planning & environment, employment, privacy, and litigation.
Renowned for delivering large-scale, high-value infrastructure projects, the organisation offers a collaborative environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and meaningful project impact.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for a Construction & Projects Lawyer.
  • 1 x permanent or 12-month fixed-term role (with view to permanency)
You will provide expert legal advice across the full life cycle of complex infrastructure projects, working closely with stakeholders to deliver commercial, practical solutions.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating major construction contracts and framework agreements
  • Advising on procurement processes, panel arrangements and contract interpretation
  • Managing front-end and back-end construction matters, including disputes
  • Supporting large-scale infrastructure projects from procurement through to delivery
  • Working autonomously while engaging with senior stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified lawyer admitted in Australia
  • 7–12 years PQE with a strong focus on construction and projects law
  • Proven experience on major infrastructure or capital projects
  • Strong capability across both contract drafting and disputes
  • Experience with procurement frameworks and large-scale contracting environments
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects
  • A strong commitment to work-life balance
  • Collaborative, supportive in-house legal team culture
  • Competitive salary for permanent role
  • Hybrid working with office attendance twice per week

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Laura Meyer on (02) 6112 7654, Laura.Meyer@hays.com.au.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Legal
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Legal
Ref:
3003477

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Laura Meyer, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0261127654

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