About this Role
National Construction, Infrastructure & Projects Team
Sydney | Flexible working available
If it’s built above ground or below it, chances are this team has advised on how it gets delivered — or resolved a dispute when things didn’t go to plan.
This growing national Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team works on complex, high-profile matters across Australia. You’ll be joining motivated, supportive partners and colleagues at an exciting stage of expansion, with genuine opportunities to contribute to the development of the practice.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse client base in the construction industry, spanning both public and private sectors. The focus is primarily on construction disputes, with scope to be involved in front-end advisory work.
The practice regularly acts for asset owners, including institutional investors and government bodies, while also advising contractors, consultants, and other industry participants — ensuring a broad and varied workload.
You will work across the entire project lifecycle, including:
Negotiating and drafting project documentation
Advising during procurement and construction
Dispute management and strategic advice
Formal dispute resolution, including litigation and security of payment adjudications
You will bring:
5+ years PAE from a reputable construction practice
Experience across NSW courts and tribunals
Strong experience in security of payment adjudications
A genuine passion for construction law
You are a self-starter with excellent communication and drafting skills who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. You enjoy mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals and take pride in sharing knowledge and developing others.
A supportive, high-performing team environment
Modern offices with flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies, flexible hours, and flexible leave options (including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave)
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP access and flu vaccinations
Social events and firm-wide activities
Employee referral bonuses
Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and community impact
Opportunities for career progression within a nationally recognised practice
The firm is deeply committed to community engagement and social responsibility through:
Pro bono work and access to justice initiatives
Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing programs
National and international professional networks
Ongoing charitable and community partnerships
If you’re looking to take the next step in your construction law career within a growing national practice, this is an opportunity not to be missed.