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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CN070726
Published: 8 days ago
If you're looking to work on the projects that are genuinely shaping Australia's future, this is the team to join.

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

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Associate to work alongside highly regarded Partners and industry-leading practitioners while advising an impressive client base including government agencies, developers, contractors, financiers and consultants.

The Opportunity

 Joining a collaborative, high-performing team, you'll work across sophisticated front-end construction and projects matters, including:
  • Procurement strategies and project delivery models
  • Tender documentation and contract negotiations
  • Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts
  • Project structuring, risk allocation and regulatory advice
  • Strategic advice throughout the entire project lifecycle
You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of sectors including:
  • Transport infrastructure (rail, roads and airports)
  • Energy transition, generation, transmission and storage
  • Oil & gas and resources
  • Water and utilities
  • Social infrastructure and commercial developments
The matters are complex, high value and often nationally significant, providing exposure to some of Australia's most important infrastructure projects as well as international developments.

About You

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

Ideally, you'll have experience advising project owners, principals or contractors and be confident drafting and negotiating construction documentation while providing commercially focused advice.

You'll also enjoy working collaboratively, building strong client relationships and contributing to a market-leading team.

Why Join This Firm?
  • Work on 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 to progression
  • Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Australia's premier Construction & Infrastructure teams and build your career working on market-leading projects alongside some of the industry's most respected practitioners.

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At Law Staff we offer all Lawyers a lounge room setting for a relaxed confidential discussion over coffee/tea, allowing you to comfortably provide us an understanding of your skills as well as ideals around your next role. We are full in our disclosure and by the end of the meeting you will be provided with a detailed profile on this role and other opportunities for you to research at your leisure. To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CN070726 and email your Resume to:
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au
If this role is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of positions across private practice and in-house.

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