Our client is a boutique corporate and commercial law firm headquartered in Brisbane CBD, with offices across multiple Australian states. The firm advises a sophisticated client base spanning developers, contractors, project managers, infrastructure owners, and high‑net‑worth individuals.

Salary and Features of the Position

- $115,000–$145,000 package
- Construction and infrastructure as a cornerstone practice area
- Sophisticated client base across developers, contractors, project managers, infrastructure owners and high-net-worth individuals
- Quality advice model, not a large-firm hierarchy
- Brisbane CBD location with flexibility built into the working model
- Cooperative, collegiate culture with real responsibility

About the Role

You will work across fast-moving construction and infrastructure mandates where clients need clear, commercially grounded advice during live project delivery, negotiations and disputes.

- Drafting, reviewing and advising on head contracts and subcontracts, including AS 4000, AS 2124, NEC and bespoke forms
- Advising contractors, subcontractors and developers on contract variations




- Advising on claims for extensions of time, delay and disruption issues
- Security of payment claims and adjudication strategy under BIFA/BCIPA
- Defects disputes and practical completion issues
- Advising project stakeholders during live project delivery
- Supporting negotiations with principals and project managers in high-pressure commercial environments

Requirements for the Position

- 2–4 years PQE in construction, infrastructure or commercial law
- Private practice background
- Demonstrated experience advising on building and construction contracts
- Head contractor, subcontractor or developer-side experience
- Exposure to security of payment, contract variations, delay claims or defect disputes preferred
- Strong technical drafting and written advisory skills
- Commercially minded and able to give practical, actionable advice
- Resilient, organised and comfortable managing multiple active matters
- Queensland admission or eligibility for interstate admission

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📌 Construction Lawyer | 2-4 Years PQE (Brisbane City)
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