New Job Opening: Lawyer: Construction Projects in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• Work on major, high-value projects with leading government and private sector clients.


• Build your profile in a top-tier national projects practice with genuine progression.


• Enjoy bonus potential from 1,800 hours, 3:2 hybrid working and five weeks’ annual leave.


• Sponsorship available for strong international candidates.

About your new employer:

• Our client is a top-tier Australian law firm with a substantial national platform and an outstanding reputation for major projects, infrastructure and construction work.


• They work with leading national and international clients across government and private sectors and are proud of our collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.

About the role:

You will work within a specialist front-end construction and projects team, advising on the development, procurement and delivery of major projects across Australia and internationally.

Your work will include:

• drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts;


• consultancy and project delivery agreements;


• procurement documentation;


• risk allocation and delivery structures; and


• strategic advice across major infrastructure and development mandates.

At Associate level, you will take on increasing responsibility across drafting, negotiations and client engagement.

At Senior Associate level, you will lead key workstreams, manage complex transactions and play a central role in client relationships.

The ideal candidate:

• For Associates, have at least 3–4 years’ PQE with front-end construction, projects or infrastructure experience; and


• For Senior Associates with approximately 2–4 years’ experience post-promotion and a strong track record in complex transactional construction work.


• Have excellent drafting skills, strong commercial judgement and the ability to navigate sophisticated contractual and project risk.


• Experience within a leading construction, projects or infrastructure practice will be highly regarded.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.


• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.


• We are intimately aware of market trends, including team and firm-wide insights, and what salary you can achieve in the current market.


• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Tianna today!

• Please quote reference number TW/59402.


• Call or text: 0480 042 590


• Email: tward@naimanclarke.com.au


• LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianna-ward/