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Senior Legal Counsel - 3 month contract role

📍 Australia

Legal Montgomery Advisory

Job Description

We are working on an exciting opportunity to fill an

immediate need

for an experienced Construction lawyer to work with the in-house legal team of a major ASX listed company on the delivery of a major road project upgrade in Queensland. Job Description You will be responsible for: Providing commercially relevant legal advice in respect of project delivery, commercial frameworks and proposals, contract interpretation and administration. Drafting and negotiating project and construction-related documentation (including PPPs, alliancing, EPC, O&M, ECI, incentivised target cost and delivery partner models, reviewing tender contracts for a variety of projects, negotiating departures, and assisting with potential compliance issues. Acting as an escalation point for complex matters. Building, managing, and strengthening relationships with the wider business. Attending negotiation meetings and other forums for resolving disputes. Drafting submissions, and settlement agreements. Requirements You will be a front-end construction lawyer

with at least 8+ years' PAE

gained in a private practice or reputable in-house team. In addition, the ideal candidate is likely to have: Good working knowledge of governance and regulatory issues in construction. Experience in corporate or commercial is desirable but not essential. Ability to influence and maintain key project stakeholders and executive management. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Contact For further information, please contact

Karen Hanigan

on +61 (0) 402 314 413 or karen@montgomeryadvisory.com.au. We 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.

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Legal
Location: Australia
Company: Montgomery Advisory

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