Construction Lawyer

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mentoring from Partner

Career progression

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with a leading national commercial law firm to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate into its Construction & Infrastructure practice in Sydney. You'll advise on major projects alongside an industry-leading Partner, gaining client exposure and increasing responsibility.

You'll work on procurement, contracts, D&C, consultant and subcontract agreements, infrastructure and development projects, and strategic advice, with mentoring and clear career progression in a

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years' post-admission experience.
• Experience in construction law, preferably front-end, or a strong commercial litigation background with an interest in construction.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously and build trusted client relationships.
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Construction procurement
• Building and infrastructure contracts
• Design and Construct (D&C) contracts
• Consultant and subcontract agreements
• Infrastructure and development projects
• Strategic construction advice

Skills

Construction law

Drafting & negotiation

Client relationship management

Autonomous matter management

Commercial judgement

Team collaboration

Job description

Join a highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure team advising developers, contractors and government clients on sophisticated front-end construction and procurement matters.

Why this opportunity?

• Work alongside an industry-leading Partner on major construction and infrastructure projects with significant client exposure and responsibility
• Develop specialist front-end construction expertise through complex contract drafting, procurement and project advisory work
• Join a leading national commercial law firm offering genuine career progression, flexible working and a collaborative culture where lawyers are trusted to grow

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading national commercial law firm to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate into its highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure practice in Sydney.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to work on high-profile projects within a close-knit, high-performing team that combines sophisticated work with genuine mentoring and long-term career development.

The role

Working closely with an experienced Partner and broader national team, you'll advise on matters including:

• Construction procurement
• Building and infrastructure contracts
• Design and Construct (D&C) contracts
• Consultant and subcontract agreements
• Infrastructure and development projects
• Strategic construction advice

You'll work directly with clients throughout the lifecycle of major projects, providing commercially focused advice and taking on increasing responsibility as your career develops.

About you

You'll ideally have:

• 3-7+ years' post-admission experience
• Experience in construction law, preferably front-end, or a strong commercial litigation background with an interest in construction
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
• The ability to manage matters autonomously and build trusted client relationships
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach

Candidates from national, top-tier, mid-tier or respected boutique construction practices are encouraged to apply.

What you can expect

• Direct mentoring from an industry-leading Construction Partner
• Exposure to major commercial and infrastructure projects
• Significant client contact and responsibility
• Flexible working arrangements and outstanding employee benefits
• A genuinely collaborative team culture with approachable leadership
• Excellent long-term career progression within a respected national firm

If you're looking to further your career in front-end construction with a firm that combines premium work, outstanding mentoring and a supportive culture, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.