For senior lawyers, the opportunity to maximise earnings is finite. Make your years count.
Career Highlights:
- Recognised Government Panel Appointments - across Local, State & Federal
- Thriving National Practice - impressive year-on-year growth
- Top-Tier Compensation - Flexible start | Equity earning potential $1.5M++
This dynamic national firm blends deep sector expertise with youthful energy, with many of its current Partners in their early 40s. With appointments across State and Commonwealth Government Panels, their work is centred on a strong understanding of complex transactional, infrastructure, and regulatory environments.
Their continued growth sees them seeking an additional senior practitioner for their Construction & Major Projects team, ideally someone operating at Partner level or a standout Special Counsel ready to take that step.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You’ll work directly with three high-performing Partners in the Projects & Infrastructure team, while collaborating with Government-focused specialists across the firm. The role is ideal for lawyers with a strong foundation in Public-Private Partnerships and a desire to work with government clients or major contractors.
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR:
- PAE Range: 10–25 years
- Location: Brisbane-based profile or relocating from another national/mid-tier
- Experience across at least two areas:
- Major infrastructure (transport, health, education, energy)
- Construction contracting and advisory
- Procurement and competitive tendering
- Project delivery and management
- Client Relationships: Existing networks within State or Commonwealth Government or Tier 1 and Tier 2 Construction entities
- Leadership: Strong team oversight, commercial insight, and service delivery excellence
BENEFITS & REMUNERATION:
Whether stepping into your first Partnership role or moving across at Equity, this firm offers a generous earnings platform and extensive resources to help you deliver on client expectations.
While other firms reduce overheads, this team maintains solid support systems, ensuring Partners can grow, not grind.
- Special Counsel: $290K+
- Salaried Partner: $400K + Bonuses
- Equity Partner: $750K–$1.5M++
HOW LAW STAFF CAN HELP:
At Law Staff, we’ve advised and facilitated Partners and whole practice groups transition successfully for over 35 years. From detailed market insights to tailored business plans and advice on the various equity earnings in the market - our advisors ensure every step is strategic, considered, and confidential,.
LET’S CHAT:
Want to explore confidentially over a coffee or Teams meeting?
Contact:
Craig Ashton-Sward (Director) – 0413 743 838 | craig@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading (Senior Client Advisor) – 0401 504 203 | trudy@lawstaff.com.au
Your privacy is respected throughout every step.