Senior Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer – Front-End

McCullough Robertson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McCullough Robertson’s Sydney practice is expanding within its Construction and Infrastructure group. You will join as a Senior Associate, working as an extension of clients’ teams to provide practical, commercially focused advice on major developments across Australia, including front‑end construction matters and procurement documentation.

You will support senior partners, draft and negotiate project agreements, and help manage relationships with developers, contractors and other project

Qualifications

• Experience in front-end construction and infrastructure within a mid to large sized firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in construction and infrastructure.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to client development is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction and procurement contracts.
• Advise on contract administration and project delivery issues.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice across the lifecycle of significant projects.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

McCullough Robertson’s Sydney practice is expanding within its Construction and Infrastructure group. You will join as a Senior Associate, working as an extension of clients’ teams to provide practical, commercially focused advice on major developments across Australia, including front‑end construction matters and procurement documentation.

You will support senior partners, draft and negotiate project agreements, and help manage relationships with developers, contractors and other project