Senior Associate - Construction and Infrastructure (Front-End)

McCullough Robertson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McCullough Robertson’s Sydney practice is expanding within its Construction and Infrastructure group. You will join as a Senior Associate, working as an extension of clients’ teams to provide practical, commercially focused advice on major developments across Australia, including front‑end construction matters and procurement documentation.

You will support senior partners, draft and negotiate project agreements, and help manage relationships with developers, contractors and other project

Qualifications

• Experience in front-end construction and infrastructure within a mid to large sized firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in construction and infrastructure.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to client development is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction and procurement contracts.
• Advise on contract administration and project delivery issues.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice across the lifecycle of significant projects.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm with a proud 100 year history, working with high-calibre national and international clients.We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed through extensive training and career development.Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 450 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson combines a century of experience with a modern, collaborative approach, making us a big firm, without the attitude.

The Role

McCullough Robertson's Construction and Infrastructure group is recognised for guiding clients through every stage of the project lifecycle. Working as a genuine extension of our clients' teams, we provide practical, commercially focused advice on major developments across Australia.

Our practice advises on a diverse range of projects spanning mining and energy infrastructure, renewable energy, utilities, transport, aviation, ports and major commercial, industrial and social infrastructure developments.

As our Sydney practice continues to grow, we have and exciting opportunity available to join the team of one of our newly promoted partners. With a strong pipeline of high-quality work, you will advise on a broad range of front-end construction and infrastructure matters, including project agreements, design and construct contracts, procurement documentation, facilities management agreements and standing offer arrangements.

Working with developers, contractors and major project participants, you will draft and negotiate construction and procurement contracts, advise on contract administration and project delivery issues, and provide strategic, commercially focused advice across the lifecycle of significant projects.

About You

We are seeking a confident and capable newly promoted or intermediate Senior Associate with experience in front-end construction and infrastructure within a mid to large sized firm.

You will bring:

• Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercial mindset and genuine interest in the construction and infrastructure sector.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach and a desire to take ownership of your work.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to client development will be highly regarded.

If you are looking to deepen your technical expertise and take the next step towards leadership, you will be supported by a collaborative team that is genuinely invested in your success.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• Inhouse barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for 15 consecutive years and been recognised as a Gold Tier Small Employer at the 2026 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.