Senior Associate | Projects & Construction

Mizzen Search; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search represents a top-tier national law firm seeking a Senior Associate to join their Projects & Construction practice in Brisbane. The team advises across energy, resources, renewable energy, transport and development sectors and works on traditional construction projects and complex private finance arrangements.

You will lead a team, bringing at least 1 year of SA level experience in a top-tier setting, with backgrounds from private practice, in-house or government welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of SA level experience at a top-tier firm.
• Experience handling projects & construction mandates across energy/resources.
• Mentorship and leadership capabilities are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead project and construction matters for a diverse client base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive environment.
• Provide commercial insight and technical know-how on complex matters.

Skills

Project & construction law

Leadership

Mentorship

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer in Australia

Job description

Senior Associate | Projects & Construction

Location: Brisbane

We are representing a top-tier national law firm seeking a high-caliber Senior Associate to join their market-leading practice in Brisbane. This firm is home to one of the largest and most dedicated projects practices in the Asia-Pacific. They are deeply committed to the professional development of their people and foster a flexible and dynamic environment where modern lawyers are supported to thrive.

The Opportunity

The Projects team acts for a diverse client base across the energy and resources, renewable energy, transport, and commercial development sectors. They work across a variety of delivery models, including traditional construction projects to complex private finance arrangements and collectively play a pivotal role in delivering significant and transformative infrastructure projects in Queensland.

You

You are a resilient, proactive lawyer who is ready to lead. With at least 1 year of experience gained at SA level in a top-tier setting, you will be a key contributor to a collaborative team environment. Backgrounds from private practice, in-house, or government are all welcome, with confidence in mentorship, commercial acumen, and technical know-how.