Senior Construction Lawyer – Melbourne

About the role

Axiom is seeking a senior construction lawyer to advise a range of Australian clients on construction and infrastructure matters, supporting both in‑house counsel and large multi‑regional developers.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on construction and infrastructure projects, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Support in‑house counsel with development and acquisition agreements for large developers.
• Provide legal advice on capital projects, including procurement/tender processes, risk and liability management.

Required profile

• 5+ years post‑qualification experience, preferably in‑house within construction & infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience across the project lifecycle from procurement to operations.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Full Australian working rights and eligibility to practice law in Australia.

What we offer

• Access to world‑class clients, including Fortune 100 and ASX‑listed companies.
• Flexible work arrangements – remote, hybrid or onsite as preferred.
• Dedicated talent partner to support your career journey.
• Referral bonus for introducing legal peers to Axiom.