Major Projects & Construction - Senior Associate (Top Tier)

Kelly Gordine; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Gordine in Brisbane seeks a Senior Associate to join its Construction & Major Projects team, advising on major infrastructure matters across Queensland and nationally.

You will lead procurement, draft and negotiate complex contracts, manage client relationships, mentor juniors and contribute to business development in a top-tier firm environment.

Experience: 5–7 years post-qualification in front-end construction or infrastructure, with exposure to PPP or government procurement.

Qualifications

• Between 5–7 years' post-qualification experience in front-end construction, projects or infrastructure.
• Experience gained within a top-tier or leading national firm.
• Strong technical legal skills and excellent drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, PPP or government procurement matters.
• The confidence to run matters independently and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects, including PPPs and alliance arrangements.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction, project and outsourcing contracts.
• Acting for government, sponsors, financiers and contractors across the project lifecycle, from bid through to operation.
• Running matters and managing client relationships day-to-day, with direct client contact.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the practice.

Job description

A top-tier Australian firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its leading Construction & Major Projects practice in Brisbane.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded projects team that acts on some of Australia's largest and most complex infrastructure matters. The team advises government, project sponsors, financiers and contractors on the procurement, delivery and operation of major projects, with particular strength in Public Private Partnerships. The successful candidate will work closely with a market-leading Partner and gain exposure to high-profile transport, social infrastructure and technology projects across Queensland and nationally.

The Role

The successful lawyer will be involved in:

• Advising on the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects, including PPPs and alliance arrangements.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction, project and outsourcing contracts.
• Acting for government, sponsors, financiers and contractors across the project lifecycle, from bid through to operation.
• Running matters and managing client relationships day-to-day, with direct client contact.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the practice.

About you:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Between 5–7 years' post-qualification experience in front-end construction, projects or infrastructure.
• Experience gained within a top-tier or leading national firm.
• Strong technical legal skills and excellent drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, PPP or government procurement matters.
• The confidence to run matters independently and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to join a premier Construction & Major Projects practice at a top-tier Australian firm.
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure and PPP projects.
• Close work with a highly regarded Partner and leading government sector specialist.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Outstanding mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• A flexible and inclusive workplace culture.
• Clear pathways for career progression and advancement.

This role would suit an ambitious projects lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within one of Australia's leading construction and infrastructure practices.