Senior Associate - Construction Disputes - Brisbane

TAG Legal Search; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance incentives

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

International secondment opportunities

Job summary

TAG Legal Search is seeking a Senior Associate to join a leading disputes practice in Brisbane, handling high-value construction and infrastructure matters across major projects. You will work on complex disputes, including contractual issues and arbitration, and take ownership of significant matters alongside experienced practitioners.

The role targets a recently promoted Senior Associate eager to build market reputation, manage complex matters, and deepen specialisation while contributing to

Qualifications

• Background in construction or projects disputes, ideally from a leading firm.
• Recently promoted Senior Associate seeking step up and market presence.
• Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value construction and infrastructure disputes and related contractual issues.
• Advise on disputes throughout major project lifecycles and manage matters end-to-end.
• Engage clients, contribute to development of the practice, and support strategic dispute planning.

Job description

An opportunity is available for a Senior Associate to join a leading disputes practice in Brisbane, working on complex, high-value matters across the construction, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors.

This role would suit a recently promoted Senior Associate looking to build their reputation in the market, take ownership of significant matters and work alongside experienced practitioners on major projects disputes.

The Role

You'll work across a varied mix of contentious construction and infrastructure matters, advising on complex contractual issues and disputes arising throughout the life of major projects.

Your work will span:

• High-value construction and infrastructure disputes, including delay, disruption, variations and contractual claims.
• Major projects across the energy, resources, mining and property sectors.
• Supreme Court proceedings, domestic and international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Dispute strategy and claims advice during project delivery.
• Client engagement and matter management, with the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the development of the practice.

About you

You'll have a background in construction or projects disputes, ideally gained within a leading national, international or top-tier law firm.

The firm is particularly interested in speaking with a recently promoted Senior Associate who is ready to take the next step in their career and is looking for the right environment to continue developing.

You'll bring strong technical ability, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to manage complex matters and build trusted client relationships.

You'll join an established practice with an impressive pipeline of major projects work and the opportunity to deepen your specialisation while working with leading practitioners in the field.

Alongside the quality of work, you'll benefit from competitive remuneration, performance-related incentives, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave and potential international secondment opportunities.