Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer or Associate

Law Staff

Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Construction Law (Legal)

Full time

Open to Lawyer with at least 2 Years PAE!

Join one of Australia’s largest and most respected national law firms, home to more than 1,700 professionals and recognised for its outstanding reputation in the legal market.

A role has arisen for a Lawyer or Associate to become an integral part of the firm’s highly regarded Construction and Infrastructure team of 20+ professionals in Brisbane. This role offers the chance to build your career within a firm that combines national scale with a supportive, collegiate culture and clear, merit-based pathways for progression.

The Opportunity

If you’re seeking variety in your role, this position delivers. You’ll work closely with two highly regarded partners across a mix of front-end project advisory and back-end disputes, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction and infrastructure matters.

You’ll be mentored directly by industry-leading partners while working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, spanning advisory, procurement, and complex dispute resolution.

Your Work Will Include:

Large-scale construction disputes and complex multi-party litigation

Adjudications, arbitrations, and civil proceedings

Procurement strategy, contract drafting, and negotiation

Drafting detailed legal submissions and providing strategic advice

Prosecuting and defending complex Security of Payment claims and related litigation

With regular involvement in client meetings and day-to-day matter management, you’ll develop strong client-facing skills and, over time, be supported to take on greater autonomy and responsibility.

What’s on Offer

Work-life balance to firm-wide hybrid policy (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), with team-specific flexibility

Bonus structure to transparent scheme offering a strong percentage of base salary upon meeting targets

Parental leave to 26 weeks of paid parental leave available after just 6 months’ service

Career growth to true meritocracy with structured career planning, accelerated progression pathways, and no lock-step or tenure-based partnership requirements

Inclusive culture to regular social and wellness initiatives, sports clubs, monthly firm-wide events, and a down-to-earth, supportive environment

About You

2+ years’ PAE with a background in construction law

Lawyer or Associate level

Enjoy engaging directly with clients and delivering commercially focused advice

Motivated, collaborative, and keen to grow within a high-performing national team

Why Work With Law Staff?

At LawStaff, we believe the best career decisions are made with the right information. We offer relaxed, confidential conversations, by phone, video, or over coffee, so you can explore your options with no pressure or obligation.

You’ll receive a detailed brief on this role and others aligned with your experience before deciding whether it’s the right fit.

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Email your CV to Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au