Senior Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer

empire group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility focused on outcomes

Marquee project exposure

Clear track to partnership

Job summary

Empire Group is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join a front-end major projects practice. You will draft and negotiate sophisticated project documents across EPC/EPCM, PPPs, and JV structures, while advising on procurement and risk allocation for major clients and government bodies.

As a senior leader, you will mentor junior lawyers and build strong client relationships, with a clear track to partnership in a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Senior Construction Lawyer with 7+ years pae, front-end major projects or complex project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex project documentation across major capital works, EPC/EPCM frameworks, PPPs, and joint ventures.
• Provide strategic procurement, risk allocation, and contract administration advice to Tier-1 contractors, principals, and government bodies.
• Mentor and guide junior legal talent in the team.
• Act as a trusted senior advisor and maintain deep, collaborative client relationships alongside the partner.

Job description

Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer - Senior Associate to Special Counsel | Leading Team

Why work with empire group?

• Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
• Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
• Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
• Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

About the Firm & Team

Our client is a major corporate law firm, an independent powerhouse. They are trusted advisors to institutional clients and government bodies. You will be stepping into an incredibly successful, front-end heavy Construction & Infrastructure practice, working directly alongside a highly ranked and stand out partner. This team acts for major institutional clients, delivery consortia, and governments on state-significant, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, renewable energy, and PPP projects.

What’s on Offer?

• Uncompromised Flexibility: "Flexibility" isn't a buzzword here. The team focus entirely on outcomes, not desk time.
• Marquee Project Exposure: Work on top-tier infrastructure pipelines across Australia.
• Transparent Track to Partnership: As a senior lawyer in the team, you will take on a leadership role within the team, enjoying a defined framework for further career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex project documentation across major capital works, EPC/EPCM frameworks, PPPs, and joint ventures.
• Provide strategic procurement, risk allocation, and contract administration advice directly to Tier-1 contractors, principals, and government bodies.
• Mentor and guide junior legal talent in the team
• Act as a trusted senior advisor and maintain deep, collaborative client relationships alongside the partner.

About You

• A senior Construction Lawyer (ideally 7+ years pae) with a strong background in front-end major projects or complex project delivery advice.
• Excellent commercial acuity with the ability to navigate high-stakes, multi-party negotiations seamlessly.
• A collaborative mindset - someone who values a high-performing yet supportive, human-centric culture.

Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB

Ref No: MT1684390

Email: ***************@empiregroup.com.au (click to reveal email)

Phone: [phone] *** (click to reveal mobile)

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.