Senior Associate - Projects / Construction (Front End) - Perth

Mallesons Stephen Jaques; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallesons Perth is seeking a Senior Associate to work with the Projects team, advising on front-end construction and infrastructure matters across government, energy, resources and mining clients. You will handle complex legal work, from contract preparation to claims resolution, delivering commercially tailored solutions.

The role emphasizes drafting, strong legal analysis, and client relationship building, with opportunities for business development and cross-team collaboration in a top-tier

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in drafting construction and O&M arrangements under different commercial frameworks.
• Outstanding legal analysis capabilities with ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Strong dedication to client service and commercially astute advice.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaboration across the group.
• Involvement in business development activities and strategic relationships.
• Recognised front-end projects experience in private practice or in-house environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on construction and infrastructure matters.
• Draft and review contracts and negotiate arrangements for projects.
• Manage claims and delivery-phase issues to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Construction & O&M drafting

Legal analysis

Client service

Team collaboration

Business development

Front-end projects

Job description

About the role

Our Perth office is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate, to work closely alongside Katherine Vines, in our Projects team. This role will see you providing advice on a diverse range of matters, predominately in front end construction and infrastructure development. Our team advises on all facets of project development and delivery from contract preparation and review, negotiation of contractual arrangements through to the management and resolution of claims in the delivery phase to deliver provide cost effective solutions to clients. We act for a range of clients including government, energy, resources and mining companies, real estate developers and contractors with a focus on providing commercially tailored solutions on high value and complex construction and development projects. You will be responsible for varied and challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market.

You will have

• Proven expertise in drafting construction and O&M arrangements adopting different commercial frameworks and pricing models.
• Outstanding legal analysis capabilities, with a knack for simplifying complex legal concepts.
• Strong dedication to client service, fostering relationships that lead to timely, relevant, and commercially astute advice.
• Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively, and contribute to the team's overall success
• Enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - participating in industry related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks.
• Recognised front end projects and/or construction experience gained in a similar private practice and/or in-house environment.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.

We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [e-mail]