Construction Lawyer (1 - 3 PAE) | Major Projects

Batch Mewing Lawyers; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Principal access

Quality work

Client exposure

Broad experience

Professional development

National support

Job summary

Batch Mewing Lawyers is seeking a Construction Lawyer with approximately 1–3 years PAE to join our Sydney team. You will work across front-end advisory and major disputes, mentoring with Principals, building client relationships and taking on increasing responsibility as the practice grows.

You will engage in drafting, contract review, project delivery advice and dispute work, developing your expertise in construction and major projects within a supportive, growth‑oriented firm.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years post-admission experience in construction or projects law.
• Ideally some experience in construction law, infrastructure, major projects, commercial litigation, contract advisory or disputes.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across construction and major projects matters, including drafting, advising on contracts and project delivery.
• Assist with contract administration, risk and claims management.
• Develop direct relationships with clients across construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Collaborate with principals and senior lawyers for mentoring and development.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Research & analysis

Written & verbal communication

Client relationship building

Job description

Construction Lawyer (1 - 3 PAE) | Major Projects

Build your construction law career with a growing Sydney team

This is an opportunity to join an established national construction law practice at an exciting stage of growth in Sydney.

Batch Mewing Lawyers is seeking a Construction Lawyer with approximately 1–3 years PAE who wants more than simply being another junior lawyer in a large team.

Working closely with experienced Principals and senior lawyers, you will gain meaningful involvement in matters, direct mentoring and exposure across both front-end construction and major disputes. As our Sydney practice continues to develop, there is genuine opportunity to take on greater responsibility, build strong client relationships and grow your career with the team.

If you are looking for quality construction work, accessible senior lawyers and a pathway to develop your own profile and career, we would like to hear from you.

About Batch Mewing Lawyers

Batch Mewing Lawyers is an award-winning Australian law firm specialising in construction, employment, dispute resolution and commercial law.

Our construction practice advises clients across Australia on major projects, contracting, security of payment, project delivery and complex construction disputes.

With approximately 30 legal professionals and 7 Principals across the firm, we are large enough to offer sophisticated work and significant resources, while remaining small enough for our lawyers to have genuine access to senior practitioners, clients and career opportunities.

Our Sydney office is a close-knit and developing team, supported by the resources and expertise of the broader firm. For the right lawyer, this provides an opportunity to join the team during a period of growth and develop alongside the practice.

The opportunity

You will work across a broad mix of construction and major projects matters, including:

• reviewing, drafting, advising on and negotiating construction contracts;
• advising clients on project delivery, contract administration, risk and claims management;
• advising on rights and obligations under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW);
• working on complex construction disputes and litigated claims;
• drafting pleadings, affidavits, advices and correspondence;
• briefing and working with barristers, technical experts and industry consultants; and
• developing direct relationships with clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Importantly, the role is not confined to one type of construction work. You will have the opportunity to develop capability across both front-end advisory and construction disputes, giving you a strong foundation from which to develop your preferred area of practice as your career progresses.

What makes this opportunity different?

Direct access to senior lawyers

You will work closely with Principals and experienced practitioners who are actively involved in your matters and development. You will receive practical mentoring, feedback and exposure to the strategic decisions behind the work.

Genuine responsibility

As your capability develops, so will your responsibility. We want our lawyers to have meaningful involvement in matters, communicate with clients and develop the confidence to take ownership of their work.

Grow with the Sydney practice

Our Sydney team is continuing to develop. Joining at this stage provides an opportunity to establish yourself within the practice, contribute to its growth and take advantage of career opportunities as the team expands.

Rather than being limited to a narrow stream of work, you will gain exposure across construction contracts, major projects, security of payment and disputes.

A clear focus on development

We invest in the development of our lawyers through direct mentoring, regular feedback, professional development and opportunities to build relationships within the construction and legal industries.

About you

We are interested in hearing from lawyers with approximately 1–3 years post-admission experience who are ambitious about developing a career in construction and projects law.

Ideally, you will have some experience in construction law, infrastructure, major projects, commercial litigation, contract advisory or disputes.

You will also bring:

• strong legal drafting, research and analytical skills;
• clear and confident written and verbal communication;
• sound judgement and a commercially minded approach;
• strong attention to detail;
• enthusiasm for learning and taking on increasing responsibility;
• the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team; and
• a genuine interest in developing your career in construction and major projects.

Already practising in construction law? We would be particularly interested in hearing from you.

Coming from commercial litigation, disputes or contracts? We are also open to lawyers with strong transferable experience who are genuinely interested in specialising in construction and projects.

Why Batch Mewing Lawyers?

• Career progression – develop your career within a growing Sydney practice where strong performance and capability are recognised.
• Principal access – work directly with senior practitioners rather than through multiple layers of supervision.
• Quality work – gain exposure to challenging construction, infrastructure and major projects matters.
• Client exposure – build confidence and commercial skills through meaningful client interaction.
• Broad experience – develop across both front-end construction and disputes rather than being restricted to one stream.
• Professional development – regular mentoring, learning opportunities and our Wednesday Lunch & Learn program.
• National support, close-knit team – enjoy the benefits of a specialist national practice while working within a smaller Sydney team where your contribution is visible.

Interested?

We prefer to connect with applicants directly and kindly request no unsolicited approaches or resumes from recruitment agencies.

Applicants with less than two years PAE should also provide a copy of their law academic transcript. There is no requirement to provide a PLT transcript.

For more information about Batch Mewing Lawyers, visit http://batchmewing.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.