Legal Counsel

About the role

Join SHAPE’s legal team in Sydney and support commercial decision‑making across construction and commercial contracts, risk, governance and insurance. You will work closely with national stakeholders, providing clear, practical advice to help project teams manage risk and protect commercial interests.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with managing legal requirements and internal/external legal matters.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external legal advisers.
• Support contract negotiations, amendments and commercial risk reviews.
• Complete legal risk assessments for tender and contract approvals.
• Advise project teams on claims, notices, contract administration and disputes.
• Help improve contract training, systems and processes across the business.

Required profile

• Commercially minded lawyer with 4‑8 years’ experience in construction law.
• Ability to simplify complex issues, balance legal and commercial considerations and build trust with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience managing competing deadlines, ambiguity and complex legal matters.
• Pragmatic, relationship‑led approach and confidence advising senior stakeholders.

What we offer

• Diverse and inclusive culture recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review.
• Five additional paid leave days each year.
• Competitive salary with profit‑share potential up to 15% of salary.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including mental health support, fitness activities and discounted health insurance.
• Personalised parental leave benefits and flexible work arrangements.