Associate / Senior Associate - Projects & Construction (3-8+ PAE)

Practicepeople; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicepeople in Brisbane seeks an experienced construction lawyer to advise on front-end and back-end construction and infrastructure matters, spanning project advisory work and disputes. You will manage day-to-day matter delivery, gather evidence, meet with clients and provide practical guidance.

You will work with senior practitioners, take on leading matters, build trusted client relationships and mentor junior team members within a large specialist team, in a friendly Brisbane CBD setting

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ post-admission experience in construction law.
• Experience across front-end, back-end or a combination of both.
• Strong commercial acumen with well-developed analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead matters, develop client relationships and mentor junior practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of front-end and back-end construction and infrastructure matters, spanning project advisory work and disputes.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day matter management, evidence gathering, client meetings and delivery of practical construction law advice.
• Work closely with senior practitioners while leading matters and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Join a highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure practice advising prominent clients across a diverse range of major projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to work across both front-end and back-end matters while building greater autonomy, client responsibility and leadership experience.

About the Firm

This leading national law firm advises clients across every Australian state and territory, combining a substantial national platform with a merit-based culture focused on career development and client engagement.

The Role

• Advise on a broad range of front-end and back-end construction and infrastructure matters, spanning project advisory work and disputes.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day matter management, evidence gathering, client meetings and the delivery of practical construction law advice.
• Work closely with senior practitioners while leading matters, developing client relationships and supporting the mentoring of junior team members.

About You

• You will ideally have at least 3 years’ post-admission experience in construction law, with experience across front-end, back-end or a combination of both.
• You bring strong commercial acumen, critical thinking and well-developed analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are a collaborative and confident lawyer with the ability to lead matters, build trusted client relationships and mentor junior practitioners.
• Merit-based career progression supported by regular career planning, mentoring and opportunities to take on increasing client responsibility.
• Work within a substantial specialist construction team, providing exposure to a diverse range of projects and experienced practitioners.
• Friendly and down-to-earth culture with networking and social opportunities, alongside modern Brisbane CBD offices with a wellness centre and end-of-trip facilities.