Senior Associate – Major Projects & Construction, Back-End (4+ PQE)

Practicepeople; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to large infrastructure proj.

Top-tier projects practice

Professional growth & learning

Job summary

Practicepeople is expanding its Major Projects & Construction practice in Queensland. We invite lawyers with 4+ years PQE in dispute resolution to join a tier-one team handling large infrastructure disputes and ADR matters.

You will work closely with partners on high-profile projects across procurement and transport sectors, mentoring junior lawyers and building strong client relationships in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE with solid dispute resolution experience.
• Construction exposure viewed favourably.
• Confident in managing matters, mentoring juniors and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act on complex construction disputes and ADR matters for major projects.
• Collaborate with partners on procurement and transport sector matters.
• Contribute to a nationally recognised practice delivering commercially focused outcomes.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Construction law

Client relations

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Introduction

This is an opportunity to join a tier-one ranked Major Projects & Construction practice and work on some of Queensland’s largest and most sophisticated infrastructure projects. You will contribute to complex construction disputes within a high-performing, collaborative team recognised for its leadership in this space.

About the Firm

This leading firm is recognised for its market-leading major projects capability, advising on significant infrastructure and construction matters across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Role

• Act on complex construction disputes and alternative dispute resolution matters for major government and private sector infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with experienced partners on high-profile projects, particularly across procurement and transport sectors.
• Contribute to a nationally recognised practice delivering seamless, commercially focused outcomes for clients.

About You

• You will ideally have a minimum of 4 years’ PQE with solid dispute resolution experience, with construction exposure viewed favourably.
• You will be confident managing matters, mentoring junior lawyers and building strong client relationships.
• You will be proactive, collaborative and motivated to contribute within a close-knit, high-performing team.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Exposure to some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in Queensland and nationally.
• The opportunity to work within one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia-Pacific, alongside industry-leading partners.
• A supportive and pragmatic team culture that balances high performance with professional growth and learning.