Projects and Construction Lawyer | Senior Associate

Alex Correa Executive; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Alex Correa Executive is seeking a Senior Associate with front-end construction experience to shape major infrastructure projects across energy, resources, transport and development sectors. You will work with a market-leading team advising on procurement, project structuring and delivery models.

You will collaborate closely with partners, manage complex matters with increasing autonomy, and build your profile in a firm that values diversity, development opportunities and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate with front-end construction experience and interest in major projects.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills and ability to work with clients.
• Ambitious, commercially astute and capable of handling complex matters with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major construction and infrastructure projects across energy resources, renewable energy, transport and development sectors.
• Draft procurement strategies and project structuring advice.
• Collaborate with partners and senior practitioners on industry-defining projects.

Job description

Projects and Construction Lawyer | Senior Associate

For the Construction Lawyer Who Wants Front-End Projects Work at Scale

This team sits firmly in the latter category, advising on major infrastructure, energy and development projects before the first shovel hits the ground.

The Firm

This national firm is recognised as a market leader in construction, infrastructure and major projects. Its projects practice is one of the largest in the Asia Pacific region, acting for government and private sector clients on significant developments across Australia.

The Timing

With continued investment in infrastructure, energy transition projects and major event-related developments, the team is experiencing sustained growth and looking to strengthen its front-end construction capability.

The Work Itself

You’ll work closely with highly regarded partners and senior practitioners, advising on major construction and infrastructure projects across the energy and resources, renewable energy, transport and commercial development sectors.

The work spans procurement strategies, project structuring and advising on a broad range of delivery models, with exposure to both traditional infrastructure projects and those involving private finance. You’ll be involved in market-leading projects that are helping shape Australia’s next generation of infrastructure.

Where You’ll Land

You’ll join a firm that combines market-leading work with a supportive culture. Partners are accessible, mentoring is hands‑on and professional development is a genuine priority. Alongside top‑of‑market remuneration, the firm offers flexible working, generous parental leave and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, it’s a culture where high performance and career sustainability go hand in hand.

Sound Like You?

Senior Associate with front-end construction experience and a genuine interest in major projects and infrastructure. You’ve developed strong drafting and advisory skills, enjoy working directly with clients and are comfortable managing complex matters with increasing autonomy. You’re ambitious, commercially astute and looking to join a market-leading practice where you’ll work alongside highly regarded partners on industry‑defining projects while continuing to build your expertise and profile in the sector.

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