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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CN030126
Published: about 1 hour ago
Step into a rare opportunity with Queensland’s largest and most highly regarded construction law team. Join a market-leading practice working alongside five specialist partners on landmark projects and high-stakes international arbitrations that are shaping Queensland’s future.
  
With a strong emphasis on mentorship, collaboration, and merit-based progression, you’ll be supported to build a long-term career in an environment that genuinely invests in its people.

Why You’ll Thrive Here
  • Meaningful, high-impact work – Play a key role in billion-dollar projects and disputes that influence Queensland’s skyline and critical infrastructure
  • Clear growth pathway – Genuine partnership prospects and accelerated progression within a firm known for developing and retaining top talent
  • Attractive rewards – Highly competitive remuneration (circa $250k for Senior Associates), sign-on bonuses, and benefits aligned with your expertise
  • Modern flexibility – Work remotely 1–2 days per week following induction, with a culture that understands and supports personal commitments
The Work You’ll Do
  • Billion-dollar international arbitrations
  • Major project adjudications (hundreds of millions of dollars)
  • Infrastructure litigation and Security of Payment claims
  • Supreme Court construction litigation and contract risk management
  • Acting for national developers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors
Who We’re Looking For
  • 4+ years’ PAE in construction or commercial litigation
  • A lawyer eager to specialise in projects and infrastructure law
  • Motivated by complex, high-value work and ready to take on meaningful responsibility
  • Commercial, technically strong, and collaborative in approach
Join a firm where lawyers work with purpose, tackle complex challenges, and regularly compete with top-tier firms on headline matters, without the top-tier grind.


Express Your Interest Confidentially

We believe the best career decisions are made with the right information. That’s why we invite you to have a relaxed, confidential chat with us either over the phone, VC or over coffee or tea with no obligation, just an open conversation about your goals.

You’ll receive a detailed brief about this role and others that may suit your experience before deciding if it’s the right fit.

To learn more:
  • Click APPLY and upload your profile
  • Or email your resume to Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference CN030126
Even if this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we’d still love to connect. We regularly work on unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.
  
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.