Infrastructure and Construction Senior Associate - relocate to Australia!

ASHURST BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to work on significant infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. They will focus on client relationships and major infrastructure procurement processes, with advanced skills in communication and collaboration. This position offers relocation assistance to Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne, Australia.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Market leading parental leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Social impact initiatives

Qualifications

• 5 years or more post admission experience in a projects, infrastructure or construction practice area.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional capability to mentor other lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients on major infrastructure projects.
• Assist with procurement and delivery within the transport sector.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Communication

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

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Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

• Flexible work options
• Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
• We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
• We are committed to reaching net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of high calibre matters, our Projects & Energy Transition teams across Australia are looking for Senior Associates with a background in major projects and a commercial mindset to join our leading practice.

In this role you will work closely with clients on projects relating to the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects, with a focus on the transport sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to make the big move to Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, Australia and be supported in doing so. We will assist you with relocation, visas (if required) and re‑qualification. Ready to take the leap? Reach out today to learn more!

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws, coupled with 5 years or more post admission experience in a projects, infrastructure or construction practice area, gained within a reputable firm, or in‑house;
• Passionate about the sectors that we work in and sees the big picture beyond legal issues;
• Exceptional ability to build meaningful and long‑lasting relationships with colleagues and clients;
• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively, bring lawyers into matter workstreams, and actively mentor lawyers;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Advanced drafting skills;
• A commercial approach while remaining legally appropriate having regard to all broader circumstances;
• Very strong attention to detail with well‑developed analytical skills; and
• Ability to be team‑focused and also work independently.

For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.