Senior Associate – Construction, Front End (5+ PAE)

Practicepeople; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to major projects

Career development

Collaborative, high-performing team

Job summary

Practicepeople in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Associate to advise on front-end construction matters, including procurement processes and major contract drafting, review and negotiation. You will work on significant infrastructure and development projects across transport, energy, water and commercial sectors, collaborating with experienced partners to provide timely, commercially focused advice.

The role suits someone with 6–12 months’ experience at Senior Associate level, strong drafting

Qualifications

• Experience in front-end construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong drafting skills and commercially astute advice.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on front-end construction matters, including procurement processes and drafting, review and negotiation of major construction contracts.
• Work on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across transport, energy, oil and gas, water, social infrastructure and commercial development sectors.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver timely, practical and commercially focused advice on complex projects.

Skills

Front-end construction

Contract drafting

Commercially astute advice

Job description

Introduction

This is an opportunity to join a Band-1-ranked Construction practice and work on some of Queensland’s most high-profile and transformative projects. You will collaborate closely with leading front-end specialists while contributing to complex, market-shaping construction and infrastructure matters.

About the Firm

This market-leading firm is recognised for its top-tier construction capability and collaborative culture, advising on major infrastructure and development projects across Australia.

The Role

• Advise on front-end construction matters, including procurement processes and the drafting, review and negotiation of major construction contracts.
• Work on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across transport, energy, oil and gas, water, social infrastructure and commercial development sectors.
• Collaborate closely with experienced partners and clients to deliver timely, practical and commercially focused advice on complex projects.

About You

• You will ideally have at least 6–12 months’ experience operating at Senior Associate level, with specific front-end construction or infrastructure experience.
• You will bring strong drafting skills, sound academic credentials and the ability to provide clear, commercially astute advice.
• You will be a proactive, resilient and client-focused lawyer who enjoys working autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced team.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Exposure to some of the most significant construction and infrastructure projects in Australia.
• The opportunity to work within one of the largest and most respected dedicated projects practices in the Asia-Pacific region.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment offering complex work, responsibility and long-term career development.