Are you ready to take your career to the next level with Australia’s premier construction team? Our Projects, Infrastructure and Construction group is proud to be recognised by industry leaders including Chambers, Doyle’s Guide, Best Lawyers and Legal 500, with a prestigious Band 1 ranking in construction from Chambers. This reputation reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation across the full lifecycle of major projects, ensuring seamless integration at every project stage.

Our team stands out for its cooperative approach: front‑end and dispute resolution professionals work together from procurement through delivery, proactively mitigating risk and efficiently managing claims. Recent additions to our team, including infrastructure partner Adam Perl in Sydney and renowned construction litigator Peter Pether, further strengthen our leadership and expertise.

We pride ourselves on a unified legal approach, supporting both owner/developer and contractor clients. Our diverse experience gives us unique insight into technical and commercial matters that drive negotiation and risk allocation. Our national front‑end construction team is known for producing high‑quality, project‑specific documentation with legal rigour and realistic risk profiles, tailored to our clients’ needs.

Your Opportunity

Despite challenging economic conditions, our Construction team continues to thrive. We invite experienced Senior Associates and Associates to join us, offering exposure to the full spectrum of front‑end matters—both domestic and cross‑border.



Our integrated network means you’ll collaborate with talented professionals nationwide, positioning you at the forefront of significant deals and fostering valuable industry relationships.

We are deeply committed to your professional growth. Through tailored learning and development programs, you’ll expand your expertise and gain world‑class skills training, one‑on‑one mentoring and supervision from experienced leaders. Senior Associates receive further support in business development, leadership and client engagement, helping you build your practice and personal brand.

What We’re Looking For

- At least 3 years’ experience in front‑end construction and infrastructure matters
- Private practice experience with a reputable law firm, in Australia or internationally
- Strong technical and drafting skills and openness to embedding AI tools into how they work
- Proven ability to foster lasting relationships, including with clients, peers and industry experts
- A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset, with a passion for mentoring junior lawyers
- Resilience and commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients

Benefits

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see ).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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📌 Expression of Interest - Front End Projects, Infrastructure and ConstructionLawyers (City of Sydney)
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