Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CN290426
Published: 14 days ago
Join one of Brisbane’s leading national law firms and become part of a highly regarded Construction & Projects team, known for its work on complex, high-profile infrastructure and energy matters.

Working alongside industry-recognised Partners (featured in Doyle’s Guide, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers), you’ll gain hands-on exposure to technically sophisticated work across the full lifecycle of major projects.

The Role
This role offers genuine variety across front-end construction and projects work, including:
  • Structuring and procurement of major infrastructure and construction projects
  • Drafting and negotiating complex construction and project agreements
  • Advising on procurement strategies and risk allocation
  • Contract administration and probity matters
You’ll work across key sectors such as transport, energy & resources, and public infrastructure, including roads, rail, renewable energy projects, and large-scale public developments.

From an early stage, you’ll have direct exposure to clients including government bodies, developers, contractors and financiers, and play a role in building long-term relationships.

About You
  • 1+ years PAE in construction, projects or infrastructure law
  • Experience drafting/reviewing construction or project agreements
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Solid academic background
Why This Firm?
This firm is known for its supportive culture, strong retention and genuine investment in its people. Benefits include:
  • Competitive bonus structure and milestone rewards
  • Hybrid working and flexible “dress for your day” policy
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus super) and family benefits
  • National and international secondment opportunities
  • Ongoing learning and leadership development programs
  • Wellness initiatives including gym subsidies and additional leave
  • Modern offices, social events and a genuinely collaborative team
You’ll be joining a high-performing, down-to-earth team where partners are approachable, hands-on and committed to mentoring.

You will join a collaborative and technically strong team where partners are hands-on and genuinely invested in mentoring junior lawyers.

At Law Staff, we offer a welcoming environment to discuss your career goals over coffee or tea. These confidential conversations allow us to:
  • Understand your experience and career aspirations
  • Identify what you’re looking for in your next role
  • Provide full transparency about this opportunity and others in the market
We also offer virtual meetings via video or phone.

To arrange a confidential discussion:
  • Click APPLY to upload your CV, or
  • Email your resume to Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference CN290426
Even if this role isn’t quite right for you, we’d still love to connect. Many of our best opportunities, across private practice and in-house roles are never publicly advertised.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.