Senior Construction Litigation Lawyer

Engage Personnel; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Direct access to principal

Autonomy over matters

Competitive salary

Job summary

Engage Personnel invites a lawyer with 4–6 years PQE to join a specialist construction law practice in Brisbane. You will handle a varied caseload of construction disputes, with direct access to the principal and increasing ownership of matters.

You will work alongside senior practitioners, leveraging your disputes background to develop expertise in construction law, while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–6 years PQE with a solid foundation in litigation and disputes.
• Construction law or construction disputes experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Experience in commercial litigation or other disputes-focused practice with transferable skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving abilities; capable of taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a varied caseload of construction disputes and litigation matters.
• Advise clients on construction contracts, contractual disputes and related issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft correspondence and prepare pleadings and other court documents.
• Develop strategies to resolve disputes and advise clients on options.
• Work with senior practitioners and take ownership of your matters.

Skills

PQE 4-6 years

Disputes experience

Construction law

Autonomy

Analytical skills

Job description

About the role

For a lawyer who enjoys the challenge of complex disputes and wants greater ownership of their work, this Brisbane opportunity offers the chance to join a specialist construction law practice.

This opportunity would suit a lawyer with around 4–6 years PQE who enjoys the technical and strategic side of disputes and is looking for greater autonomy in their work. You’ll work directly alongside the principal on a varied caseload of construction disputes, contractual issues and litigation, with each matter presenting its own unique challenges.

While construction law experience would be advantageous, lawyers from other litigation backgrounds will also be considered. The key is having a strong foundation in disputes, the confidence to work through unfamiliar issues and the initiative to take ownership of matters in a fast‑paced environment.

With a close working relationship with the principal and flexible working arrangements available, this is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, broaden your technical expertise and play an important role within a specialist practice.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and progressing a varied caseload of construction disputes and litigation matters.
• Advising clients on construction contracts, contractual disputes and related legal issues.
• Undertaking legal research, drafting correspondence and preparing pleadings, submissions and other court documents.
• Developing strategies to resolve disputes and advising clients on their legal options.
• Working through complex and bespoke legal issues, adapting your approach to the circumstances of each matter.
• Preparing matters for court proceedings and assisting with litigation strategy.
• Managing competing priorities and ensuring matters continue to progress efficiently.
• Working directly with the principal on active matters, contributing ideas and taking ownership of your work.
• Building your expertise across construction law, disputes and litigation.

What we’re looking for

• Approximately 4–6 years PQE, with a solid foundation in litigation and disputes.
• Construction law or construction disputes experience will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
• Experience in commercial litigation or another disputes-focused practice area, with transferable skills and an interest in construction law.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work through unfamiliar legal issues.
• The confidence to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy and take responsibility for your work.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the resilience to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines without constant supervision.
• Someone who enjoys working closely with senior practitioners, is comfortable taking initiative and values a hands‑on approach to legal practice.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a specialist construction law practice focused on disputes, litigation and construction contracts.
• Direct access to and collaboration with the principal, providing exposure to complex matters and practical insights into the strategic side of litigation.
• Greater autonomy and responsibility for managing your own matters and developing your legal expertise.
• A varied caseload involving bespoke construction disputes, with opportunities to tackle different legal and commercial challenges.
• The opportunity to broaden your expertise in construction law, even if your experience to date has been in another litigation practice area.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the potential to work from home full‑time once you have settled into the practice.
• An initial period working in the office to become familiar with the practice, its processes and the working relationship, with flexibility around ongoing attendance.
• A practical and flexible approach to working arrangements, with office attendance when required for court preparation and active matters.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience, with an indicative range of $110,000–$155,000 + superannuation depending on PQE and capability.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a close‑knit specialist practice.

About the firm

This specialist Brisbane law practice focuses on construction law, with a particular emphasis on construction disputes, litigation and contractual matters.

The firm handles a range of bespoke construction matters, with disputes and litigation forming the core of its work. Rather than concentrating on general property or commercial law, the practice focuses on construction‑related legal issues, including commercial disputes with a construction law component.

The successful candidate will work directly alongside the principal in a close‑knit environment, with exposure to the strategic and technical aspects of construction disputes. The practice offers a hands‑on approach to legal work, with an emphasis on initiative, adaptability and taking ownership of matters.

For a lawyer who enjoys litigation, values autonomy and is looking for an opportunity to work closely with an experienced principal while developing specialist expertise, this is an opportunity worth exploring.