Job Description

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