" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLegal Counsel - Construction\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13610\"\u003e Generalists - In-house \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13612\"\u003e Australia Major Cities \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14317\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13613\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20241\"\u003e Intermediate \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront-end construction\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad scope of work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible and remote work, if desired\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client is seeking a\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Legal Counsel level lawyer\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eto\u0026nbsp;join its growing construction team, advising clients across a broad range of sectors and businesses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a commercially focussed legal role. You will\u0026nbsp;understand the clients commercial objectives and provide practical, solutions-focused construction advice.\u0026nbsp;The role will have a strong front-end construction focus, with an emphasis on contracting and commercial advice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client is open to flexible and remote work, lawyers can be based in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThe successful candidate will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5 years\u0027 post-admission experience, gained in private practice, in-house or a combination of both;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront-end construction experience, with a particular passion for drafting and negotiating contracts;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial judgement;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn entrepreneurial and innovative mindset;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAustralian admission, a current or eligible practising certificate and full Australian working rights.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eContact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eFor further information, please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Hanigan\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on +61 (0) 402 314 413 or karen@montgomeryadvisory.com.au or \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Rees\u003c/strong\u003e on +61 (0) 411 554 795 or alex@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact admin@montgomeryadvisory.com.au. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478068\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "