Senior Construction Associate — Front‑End Focus, Sydney

Colin Biggers & Paisley

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary massages
Professional memberships
Mentoring program

Job summary

Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney is seeking a construction associate or senior associate to join our established team. You will provide clients with legal advice, review case law, and conduct research to deliver timely, commercial guidance.

The role offers a path to leadership within a leading infrastructure practice, with mentoring, professional development, and a supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance and client service.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years PQE with front and back-end experience.
  • Ability to manage large volumes of documents.
  • Strong client-focused problem solving and research skills.
  • Ability to build strong client relationships and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Providing clients with legal advice
  • Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
  • Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
  • Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
  • Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
  • Managing prospective client relationships
  • Mentoring and developing junior staff
  • Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements

Skills

3+ years PQE
Front & back-end experience
Client relationship building
Document management
Commercial acumen

Job description

Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney is seeking a construction associate or senior associate to join our established team. You will provide clients with legal advice, review case law, and conduct research to deliver timely, commercial guidance.

The role offers a path to leadership within a leading infrastructure practice, with mentoring, professional development, and a supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance and client service.

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