Legal Counsel

About Kapitol

Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australias 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 were 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 youll 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 youll 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 Australias #1 builder in Hubexos 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

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Katie Fendyk at