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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CN190326
Published: about 5 hours 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 shaping Queensland’s future.

With a genuine focus on mentorship, collaboration, and merit-based progression, this is a team that invests in its people and supports long-term career growth.

Why You’ll Thrive Here
  • Attractive remuneration (circa $250k for Senior Associates), sign-on bonuses, and benefits aligned with your experience
  • Play a key role in billion-dollar projects and complex disputes influencing Queensland’s skyline and critical infrastructure
  • Clear career progression
  • Real partnership pathways and accelerated growth within a firm known for developing and retaining top talent
  • Highly competitive rewards
  • Flexibility that works
  • 1–2 days WFH post-induction, with a culture that genuinely supports personal commitments
The Work
  • Billion-dollar international arbitrations
  • Major project adjudications (hundreds of millions in dispute)
  • Infrastructure litigation and Security of Payment claims
  • Supreme Court construction disputes and contract risk advisory
  • Acting for national developers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors
About You
  • 4+ years’ PAE in construction or commercial litigation
  • A genuine interest in specialising in projects and infrastructure law
  • Motivated by complex, high-value work and ready to take on responsibility
  • Commercially minded, technically strong, and collaborative
Join a firm where lawyers work on headline matters, compete with top-tier firms, and enjoy a more balanced, supportive environment.

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 CN190326
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.