Senior Associate, Construction Disputes – Partnership Track

Mizzen Search; Adelaide, Darwin; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search is assisting a premier law firm seeking a Senior Associate or established Junior Partner with deep Construction Disputes expertise to join their Adelaide or Darwin office. You will lead high-stakes disputes, work on major infrastructure claims, and handle international and domestic arbitrations.

The role offers a clear pathway to partnership in a collaborative, merit-based environment, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior lawyers while guiding complex project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in construction disputes.
• Experience with high-value, complex matters in premier firms.
• Strong academic record and pragmatic project navigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-stakes construction disputes, major infrastructure claims, and arbitrations.
• Provide leadership and supervise junior lawyers within the team.
• Collaborate with senior partners and head of dispute resolution on strategy.

Skills

Construction disputes

Arbitration

Team leadership

Education

Law degree

Job description

Mizzen Search is assisting a premier law firm seeking a Senior Associate or established Junior Partner with deep Construction Disputes expertise to join their Adelaide or Darwin office. You will lead high-stakes disputes, work on major infrastructure claims, and handle international and domestic arbitrations.

The role offers a clear pathway to partnership in a collaborative, merit-based environment, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior lawyers while guiding complex project teams.