Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer (Associate/Senior Associate)
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Full Time
About the role
Join a highly regarded Construction and Infrastructure team working with leading clients and well-known participants across major Australian projects.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer seeking sophisticated work within a progressive, supportive commercial firm. You will advise on complex construction and infrastructure contracts, provide strategic guidance on project risks and disputes, and assist clients with claims and dispute resolution.
Working closely with the team’s Principal Lawyers, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy, direct client contact and genuine opportunities to strengthen your networks and build your own practice.
Benefits
You will enjoy:
Your responsibilities will include:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
Our client is a progressive, mid-tier Melbourne commercial law firm with a highly regarded and relatively young partnership. Known for combining technical expertise with creative thinking and commercial insight, the firm offers a friendly and supportive culture where individual contributions are recognised. Lawyers benefit from quality work, approachable senior practitioners, achievable expectations and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3922873q
Join a highly regarded Construction and Infrastructure team working with leading clients and well-known participants across major Australian projects.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer seeking sophisticated work within a progressive, supportive commercial firm. You will advise on complex construction and infrastructure contracts, provide strategic guidance on project risks and disputes, and assist clients with claims and dispute resolution.
Working closely with the team’s Principal Lawyers, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy, direct client contact and genuine opportunities to strengthen your networks and build your own practice.
Benefits
You will enjoy:
- Competitive salary and generous bonus opportunities.
- High-quality construction and infrastructure work.
- Genuine career progression and practice-building support.
- Friendly, collaborative and supportive culture.
- Work/life balance with very achievable billable targets.
- Hybrid working, with two to three days in the Melbourne office.
- A broad range of additional firm benefits.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts and related advices.
- Providing strategic legal advice regarding contracts and disputes.
- Advising clients on claims, contract administration and dispute resolution strategies.
- Working alongside dispute resolution specialists on litigation and arbitration matters.
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
- 4+ years' PAE in construction and infrastructure law.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
- Confidence managing matters.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Our client is a progressive, mid-tier Melbourne commercial law firm with a highly regarded and relatively young partnership. Known for combining technical expertise with creative thinking and commercial insight, the firm offers a friendly and supportive culture where individual contributions are recognised. Lawyers benefit from quality work, approachable senior practitioners, achievable expectations and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3922873q
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