Senior Construction Lawyer — Lead High-Value Projects

Construction Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier pay

Partnership path

Ownership of matters

Job summary

Construction Legal, a multi-award-winning boutique firm in Sydney, seeks a Senior Associate / Special Counsel in Construction & Infrastructure Law to lead matters and partner with clients on complex projects. You’ll handle high-value disputes, contract administration, and strategic procurement, while mentoring junior lawyers.

At Senior Associate / Special Counsel level, you’ll advise on significant matters and collaborate with Partners on the practice’s direction, with top-tier pay and real

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Australia with 4+ PQE for Senior Associate or 8+ PQE for Special Counsel.
• Experience leading matters on large building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong client management and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Run a portfolio of back-end and disputes matters with a high degree of independence
• Advise on contract administration, variations and claims
• Manage all types of disputes, including security of payment, expert determination, arbitration and litigation
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Build your own client relationships and contribute to business development

Skills

Client management

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Dispute resolution

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia

Tools

MS Office

Legal research tools

Job description

Construction Legal, a multi-award-winning boutique firm in Sydney, seeks a Senior Associate / Special Counsel in Construction & Infrastructure Law to lead matters and partner with clients on complex projects. You’ll handle high-value disputes, contract administration, and strategic procurement, while mentoring junior lawyers.

At Senior Associate / Special Counsel level, you’ll advise on significant matters and collaborate with Partners on the practice’s direction, with top-tier pay and real