Lawyer (Property, Construction, Contract and Finance)
We are a well-established construction company seeking an experienced Finance Lawyer to join our in-house legal team. This is a key advisory role supporting our executive and finance and construction teams across project financing, construction contracts and property transactions, and major capital works. You will be the go-to expert for all finance-related legal matters, ensuring our business operates with confidence and full legal compliance across every deal we close.
What you'll be doingFinance & lending
- Review and advise on mortgage documentation and loan agreements
- Interpret finance facility agreements and term sheets
- manage end to end process from documentation to meeting CPs to financial close
- PEXA management for settlement
Contracts & compliance
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction and subcontractor contracts
- Advise on security interests, caveats, and charges
- Ensure compliance with PPSR, NCC, and relevant legislation
- Support risk management across the project lifecycle
What we're looking for
- Admitted to practice in NSW (or nationally)
- Analyze and summarize construction contracts and legal documents
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend complex finance documents, mortgages, and loan structures
- Strong analytical and written communication skills
Highly desirable
- Contract law background
- Familiarity with construction finance and development funding
- Comfortable advising non-legal stakeholders
