Front-End Construction Lawyer — Major Projects & Mentoring

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

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