Construction Lawyer or Senior Associate (Front-End and Back-End) | Melbourne

Hamilton Locke Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Transparent performance bonus scheme

Extra week’s leave under personal development programme

Day birthday leave

Job summary

Hamilton Locke is seeking a Lawyer to join its dynamic Construction & Infrastructure team in Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience, focusing on complex construction and commercial disputes. This role offers mentorship and professional development opportunities, along with a transparent performance bonus scheme.

Candidates should be admitted to practice law in Australia and possess both front-end and back-end legal experience. Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team are part of the culture at Hamilton Locke.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted lawyer in Australia.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in construction and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex construction and commercial disputes.
• Provide front-end and back-end legal services.
• Work collaboratively within the infrastructure team.

Skills

Admitted lawyer in Australia

3-7 years' experience

Construction and Infrastructure experience

Collaborative team culture

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Lawyer to join our rapidly expanding Construction & Infrastructure team at Hamilton Locke. The role focuses on complex construction and commercial disputes, providing both front-end and back-end services.

Role Details

This position is for a Lawyer or Senior Associate reporting to Partner Elena Stojcevski, a commercially-focused senior litigator specialising in construction and infrastructure. The team works across New Energy, Real Estate and Civil Infrastructure market groups, offering exposure to a broad range of major projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Admitted lawyer in Australia
• 3–7 years’ experience
• Construction and Infrastructure experience with a back‑end focus, plus some front‑end experience gained in-house or at a reputable firm
• Open to a mix of front‑end and back‑end service areas
• Passionate about Construction law
• Desires a collaborative team culture
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset

Benefits

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, high‑performing team with social events and training days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Transparent performance bonus scheme
• Extra week’s leave under employee personal development programme
• Day birthday leave
• Support in building client relationships

Application

To apply, contact the recruitment team or click the Apply button on our website. For more information, visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.