Front-end Construction Senior Lawyer

If you want to work on the projects that are helping shape Australia's future, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Our client is home to one of Australia's leading Construction & Infrastructure practices, consistently recognised as a Band 1 team and trusted on some of the country's largest and most complex infrastructure, energy and major projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate to work alongside highly regarded Partners and market-leading practitioners, advising an impressive client base that includes government agencies, developers, contractors, financiers and consultants.

The Opportunity
Joining a collaborative and high-performing team, you'll advise on sophisticated front-end construction and projects matters, including:

• Procurement strategies and project delivery models
• Tender documentation and contract negotiations
• Drafting and negotiation of standard form and bespoke construction contracts
• Project structuring, risk allocation and regulatory considerations
• Strategic advice across the full project lifecycle

You'll work across a broad range of sectors, including:

• Transport infrastructure, including rail, roads and airports
• Energy transition, generation, transmission and storage
• Oil & gas and natural resources
• Water and utilities
• Social infrastructure and commercial developments

The work is complex, high value and often nationally significant, providing exposure to some of Australia's most important infrastructure projects, as well as major international developments.

About You
This opportunity will suit a Senior Associate with front-end construction, projects or infrastructure experience gained in private practice or an in-house environment.

Ideally, you'll have experience advising project owners, principals or contractors and be confident drafting and negotiating construction documentation while delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice.
You'll be a collaborative practitioner who enjoys developing strong client relationships and contributing to a high-performing, market-leading team.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work on some of Australia's largest infrastructure and energy projects
• Join a Band 1 ranked Construction & Projects practice
• Genuine flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
• Competitive top-tier remuneration
• Bonus incentive scheme of up to 25% of total remuneration
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave plus superannuation
• Outstanding mentoring and career development
• Clear pathway for progression
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture

This is a rare opportunity to join a premier Construction & Infrastructure practice and develop your career while working on market-leading projects alongside some of the industry's most respected practitioners.

APPLY NOW
At Law Staff, we offer all Lawyers the opportunity for a relaxed and confidential discussion in a lounge room setting over coffee or tea. This provides a comfortable environment to discuss your experience, career aspirations and what you're looking for in your next role.

Following your meeting, you'll receive a detailed profile on this opportunity, along with other relevant roles to consider at your leisure.

To arrange a confidential discussion, simply click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively, quote Ref: CN280926 and email your Resume to:

• Bianca Davies – bianca@lawstaff.com.au

If this role isn't quite right for you, we'd still welcome the opportunity to hear from you.

We regularly work on roles that aren't advertised, with a broad range of opportunities across private practice and in-house.

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.