Lawyer | Senior Associate- Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Additional leave benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Lead Group in Brisbane CBD is seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Construction Litigation to join a nationally recognised specialist team. You will work on major construction disputes with exposure to high-value matters across Australia.

You will collaborate with Partners, develop technical expertise, and advance your career through direct mentoring and meaningful progression opportunities within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' post-admission experience with substantial back-end construction litigation.
• Experience managing construction disputes including contractual claims, defects, delays and payment disputes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills with a commercial dispute-resolution approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with Partners in a collaborative team on major construction disputes.
• Manage high-value construction matters with strategic client involvement.
• Draft pleadings and advise on dispute resolution strategy.

Job description

Lawyer | Senior Associate- Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Lawyer | Senior Associate – Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Brisbane CBD | Back-End Construction Litigation

Work on major construction disputes with a nationally recognised specialist legal team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate – Construction Litigation to join a highly regarded national law firm in Brisbane.

Our client has an established reputation across construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes, advising major builders, contractors, developers, principals and insurers on complex, high-value matters throughout Australia.

You will work closely with experienced Partners in a collaborative team, gaining exposure to significant construction and infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your technical expertise and career.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-Profile Matters: Work on complex construction disputes and major infrastructure projects across Australia.
• Career Development: Direct Partner access, mentoring and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, wellbeing allowance, additional leave benefits and a supportive team culture.

About You

• Minimum 5+ years' post-admission experience, with substantial back-end construction litigation expertise.
• Strong experience managing construction disputes, including contractual claims, defects, delays and payment disputes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, with a commercial approach to dispute resolution.
• Confidence working directly with clients and managing complex matters.

What's on Offer?

Join a respected specialist practice offering challenging work, professional development, a collaborative culture and a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

Interested in exploring your next career move?

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Sharannah Harris

Principal Consultant – Legal | Lead Group

@leadgrp.com.au

04 966

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.