Associate/ Senior Associate- Construction (Front-end)

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sydney seeks a mid-senior level construction lawyer with 4-5 years' experience to manage front-end construction matters. Candidates should possess strong project documentation skills and an excellent drafting ability, supporting significant infrastructure and energy projects. This firm offers career development in a collaborative environment committed to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' post-admission experience in construction law.
• Focus on front-end work with procurement strategies and contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Work on front-end construction matters including project structuring.
• Engage in contract drafting and negotiation.

Skills

Project documentation expertise

Excellent drafting skills

Client-focused mindset

Technical ability

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

With a deep local presence and global reach, this firm is widely recognised for strength in construction, infrastructure and energy. The firm acts for a diverse client base including developers, governments, contractors and consultants on complex, high-value projects across both the public and private sectors.

Construction Group

In Sydney, the Construction team is part of a nationally integrated group led by respected and highly ranked partners. The team has built a strong reputation for advising on the full lifecycle of major infrastructure and energy developments, from procurement through to delivery. The practice is especially active in sectors including transport, renewables, healthcare, power, and commercial property. Lawyers benefit from exposure to cross-border work, a collaborative team model, and early involvement in high-impact matters.

Position Description

This role will see you working on front-end construction matters including project structuring, procurement strategies, contract drafting and negotiation. The work spans major infrastructure and energy developments, with particular strength in renewables and public-private partnerships (PPPs).

You’ll be part of a fast-growing team offering genuine career development, high levels of responsibility, and an inclusive and supportive working culture.

Key Requirements

You will be a construction lawyer with 4–5 years’ post-admission experience and a focus on front-end work. You will bring:

• Strong experience in major project documentation (AS, FIDIC, bespoke, etc.), ideally including renewable energy or PPPs
• Excellent drafting and commercial advisory skills
• A proactive, client-focused mindset and solution-oriented approach
• Strong academic credentials and technical ability
• Confidence to work across jurisdictions and collaborate nationally
• A commitment to career growth and delivering excellent client service

Contact

For further information, please contact Emma O'Reilly on [phone] or [e-mail] with your academic transcripts and updated CV for a confidential chat.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice