About this Role
A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its high-performing Construction & Infrastructure team in Brisbane. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction litigation lawyer looking to broaden their experience within a rapidly growing practice, while being recognised and promoted based on contribution rather than rigid hierarchy.
Join a well-established and expanding Construction & Infrastructure practice
Work under a true meritocracy model with transparent and accelerated career progression
Benefit from generous leave offerings, including purchased leave, parental leave, and performance reward leave
Access flexible working arrangements and a genuinely supportive team culture
The Brisbane Construction & Infrastructure group comprises over 20 lawyers, including multiple highly experienced partners, and services a strong and consistent client base across major construction and infrastructure projects nationwide. The team advises government and commercial clients on both front-end and back-end construction matters and is known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence.
You will work closely with senior practitioners on complex, high-value matters, including:
Managing large-scale construction and infrastructure disputes
Leading adjudications, arbitrations, and civil litigation
Analysing and organising evidence with a forensic approach
Drafting detailed and strategic legal submissions
Providing commercially focused advice to clients
Building trusted client relationships and servicing ongoing workflows
Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers within the team
The ideal candidate will have:
Approximately 5+ years’ post-admission experience
Strong background in commercial litigation, ideally with construction exposure
A genuine interest in construction and infrastructure law
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong drafting and analytical capabilities
Commercial acumen and sound judgment
Leadership skills and an interest in developing junior lawyers
Clear and accelerated career progression based on merit
High level of partner access, mentoring, and client exposure
Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
A friendly, inclusive, and down-to-earth culture with regular social and networking events
The opportunity to work on matters recognised at a national level
Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia and a current practising certificate. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged.
The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.