About Us
Gamuda Engineering is a global engineering and construction leader specialising in major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects. In Australia, our footprint is expanding through key Sydney Metro packages - including the Western Tunnelling Package and Stations Package West (SPW) - alongside major joint ventures like the Coffs Harbour Bypass and M1 Extension.
Following the award of the Parramatta Integrated Station Development (ISD), we are mobilising a high-performing project team while further establishing Gamuda as an employer of choice.
About the Role
We are seeking a commercial, pragmatic Project Lawyer to join our team on the Parramatta ISD project. Based on-site in Parramatta, you will provide real-time legal and commercial counsel to the Project Director and site delivery teams. This operational role focuses on live contractual risk management, high-value subcontracts, variation claims, SOPA compliance, and client interfaces under the Sydney Metro head contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver real-time counsel on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and statutory compliance under the head contract.
- Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and major supply contracts aligned with head contract terms.
- Advise on variation claims, EOTs, head contract notices, and Security of Payment Act (SOPA) payment claims.
- Proactively manage operational risks and resolve subcontractor and supplier issues early to avoid formal disputes.
- Support commercial teams in managing contract administration interfaces with Sydney Metro, Transport for NSW, and utility partners.
- Maintain site compliance with project governance protocols, statutory regulations, and corporate risk frameworks.
Skills and Experience
- Degree in Law (LL.B or JD) with a current NSW Practising Certificate.
- Minimum 4-6 years PQE in construction, engineering, or infrastructure law (private practice or in-house contractor).
- Experience on major civil, rail, tunnelling, or station projects under D&C or Alliance models (Sydney Metro or TfNSW exposure highly regarded).
- Strong working knowledge of Australian construction law, standard form contracts, and SOPA regimes.
- Practical, solution-focused advice with the confidence to influence site engineers, commercial managers, and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Key on-site legal leadership role on a landmark Sydney Metro project.
- Direct exposure to major project execution, complex negotiations, and senior project leadership.
- Collaborative culture with clear career development across Gamuda's expanding national pipeline.
- Competitive remuneration package and professional support.
Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas and current Visa holders.
Unsolicited agency CVs submitted to Gamuda will not be accepted.