Senior Associate - Construction Lawyer (front-end)

ALRA | Australia’s Leading Recruitment Agency; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,250 - 79,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent bonus structure

Hybrid work options

Path to partnership

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Associate Construction Lawyer for a key leadership role in Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction law, particularly on major infrastructure projects, and will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships. This position offers a clear path to partnership within a tier-one national practice, hybrid work options, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in major energy and infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and delivery processes.
• Ability to manage key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction legal practice in Melbourne.
• Advise on major projects across Australia.
• Manage and develop client relationships in Victoria.

Skills

Leadership

Construction Law

Client Relationship Management

Project Procurement

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Senior Associate - Construction Lawyer (front-end)

Senior Associate - Construction Lawyer (front-end)

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This is a great opportunity for a Senior Associate Construction Lawyer (front-end) to take on a key leadership role in the Melbourne team of a tier-one national Construction practice, led by highly regarded Partners recognised in Chambers APAC, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers.

This is quite a unique role, as you’ll be the most senior front-end Construction Lawyer in Melbourne. You’ll work alongside a highly respected Special Counsel with deep expertise in major construction disputes and be supported by a team of Associates working across both front-end and back-end matters. The Partners in Sydney and Brisbane are actively involved in the Melbourne market and travel here regularly, giving you the support of a well-resourced national team — but with room to step up and lead locally.

We are looking for someone to play a pivotal role in shaping the practice in Victoria while working on some of the country’s most significant infrastructure and energy projects. You’ll have a leading role in managing key client relationships in Victoria, acting as the primary local advisor on front-end matters, and be first in line for Partnership as the team continues to grow.

Another point of difference compared to other major Construction practices is that here you’ll be advising on projects across the entire country. This national scope brings variety, challenge, and a broader strategic perspective to your work.

You’ll advise on all aspects of procurement and delivery for major capital works — including PPP, EPC, D&C, and O&M arrangements, alliance contracting, and consultancy agreements. The work is technically demanding and commercially sophisticated, often involving cross-border investment, joint ventures, and complex risk allocations.

The firm has a strong global reputation in infrastructure and energy, and there is a strong pipeline of multi-jurisdictional cross-border projects. You’ll also benefit from hybrid working, transparent bonus structures, and a clear, merit-based approach to progression.

This role would suit a Senior Associate with strong experience in major energy and infrastructure construction — ideally including PPP or government-led projects — who’s ready to take on a leadership role with a clear path to Partnership.

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As a Legal Recruitment specialist with over 15 years experience I can guarantee your application is in good hands. The market is small and confidentiality is key. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have about this position or to discuss other options currently available in the market.

ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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