Description

Join one of Brisbane’s leading national firms as a Construction Senior Associate, and become part of a highly respected team known for its expertise in construction law and major project disputes.

Working closely with industry-recognised Partners featured in Doyle’s Guide, Asia Pacific Legal 500 and Best Lawyers Australia, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to complex, high-profile matters, including:

• Major projects across resources, renewables, transport and social infrastructure
• Domestic and international arbitration
• Litigation across the Supreme, Federal and High Courts
• Security of Payment adjudications
• Construction contract disputes (both front-end advisory and back-end claims)
• Contract risk management and strategic advisory work

This is a role where you’ll be challenged, supported and trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one.

About You

• 5+ years PAE, at Associate or Senior Associate level
• Experience in back-end construction, or a disputes lawyer keen to specialise
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail and solid academic background

Why this firm?
This firm is known not just for the quality of its work, but for how it supports and invests in its people. With outstanding retention and a genuinely inclusive culture, it offers an environment where you can build a long-term, fulfilling career.

Some of the benefits include:

• Have you own dedicated window office (no open plan here!)
• Competitive, performance-based rewards including bonuses and milestone recognition
• An in-house barista serving premium coffee daily
• Tailored learning, leadership development and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for national and international secondments
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (with super), plus additional family-focused benefits
• Generous study support, including up to 100% reimbursement of postgraduate fees
• Flexible working arrangements and a “dress for your day” approach
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including gym subsidies, wellness leave and more
• A modern, thoughtfully designed office environment
• A social, down-to-earth culture with regular events and team activities

More than just a role, this is an opportunity to join a firm where your contribution is recognised, your development is prioritised, and your life outside of work is genuinely respected.

Next Steps
At Law Staff, we offer relaxed, confidential conversations (over coffee or virtually) to understand what you’re looking for and provide transparent insights into this and other opportunities.
To explore further:

• Click “Apply” to submit your CV, or
• Contact Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au quoting reference CN090426

Even if this role isn’t quite the right fit, we’d still love to connect—many of our best opportunities are never advertised.
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.