Legal Counsel

JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights

Kapitol Group is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel in Melbourne to advise across tenders, contracts, project delivery, claims and disputes while partnering with New Business, Commercial, Project and Corporate teams in a fast growing, AI enabled construction business led by the Group General Counsel. This hands on embedded role demands practical legal guidance that balances commercial outcomes with risk management across the full project lifecycle. Ideal candidates have 4 to 7 years post‑admission in Australia, solid construction or infrastructure law, proven drafting and negotiation of Head Contracts and Subcontracts, and experience advising on variations, payments and disputes, plus strong stakeholder management. To apply, tailor your CV to show tender support, commercial impact for senior leaders, and the ability to translate complex issues into actionable business advice; highlight any in house experience and your readiness to be onsite in Melbourne.

About Kapitol

Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia's fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, coupled with a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, education, industrial and high-tech industrial projects.

As we continue to grow, we're seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our team and play a key role in supporting the business across major projects, strategic initiatives and commercial operations.

About the Role

Reporting directly to our Group General Counsel, this is an opportunity to become a trusted legal advisor to a high-performing and fast-growing construction business.

Working closely with our New Business, Commercial, Project and Corporate teams, you'll provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across the full project lifecycle; from tender and contract negotiation through to project delivery, claims management, dispute resolution and broader corporate matters.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be embedded in the business, partnering with key stakeholders to balance commercial outcomes with risk management while helping drive the continued growth of Kapitol.

Key responsibilities:

• Review, draft and negotiate Head Contracts, Subcontracts, Consultancy Agreements, Supply Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements and other commercial arrangements
• Support the New Business and Commercial teams on tenders, project pursuits and strategic opportunities
• Prepare contract risk assessments, departures schedules and concise commercial advice for internal stakeholders
• Provide legal and contractual advice throughout the project lifecycle, including variations, extensions of time, payment claims, defects and project delivery matters
• Assist with the management and resolution of claims, disputes, adjudications and litigation
• Advise on corporate, employment, industrial relations, leasing, property, privacy, intellectual property, insurance and regulatory matters
• Support the development and maintenance of legal templates, precedents, policies and governance frameworks
• Deliver practical legal guidance and training across the business
• Brief and manage external legal advisers where required
• Identify, manage and escalate material legal and commercial risks

About You

• Bachelor of Laws and admission to practise in Australia
• Approximately 4-7 years' post-admission experience
• Strong experience within construction law, projects, infrastructure or a related sector
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and advising on construction and commercial contracts
• Exposure to project delivery, contract administration, disputes and commercial risk management
• At least one year of in-house legal experience is highly regarded
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work directly with senior leaders and project teams
• A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in being part of a growing business

Why Kapitol

At Kapitol, we are redefining construction through innovation, technology and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

• Ranked Australia's #1 builder in Hubexo's 2026 Construction League Report
• Work directly with our Group General Counsel and gain broad exposure across complex construction, commercial and corporate matters
• Clear career development opportunities as the legal function continues to grow
• Opportunity to influence major projects from tender through to completion
• Strong pipeline of technically complex, large-scale projects with high repeat-client revenue
• Digital-first and AI-enabled organisation, with technology embedded into how we plan, build and operate
• Strong professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing, high-performing organisation
• Values-led culture that is Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven and Customer-Centric