- Career-Defining Opportunity | A True Star-Maker
- Projects & Infrastructure Disputes Lawyer | 3–8 PQE
- Global Law Firm | Band 1 Recognition in Major Projects & Energy
- Magic Circle Remuneration
- Sydney or Brisbane Based

If you're a Construction Litigation Lawyer looking to move beyond domestic matters and build a genuinely international profile, this is the opportunity that can transform your career.

Join one of the world's leading law firms and work on some of the largest, most sophisticated infrastructure, energy and construction disputes across Australia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. You'll gain exposure to the kind of complex, high-value work that positions lawyers among the most sought-after in the market while being mentored by recognised leaders in this field.

The Opportunity

Following significant growth in its Global Construction & International Arbitration practice, our client has created a new position within its Sydney office.

You’ll become part of a highly regarded team that advises on some of the world's most significant infrastructure, energy and construction disputes, working alongside Partners who have built international careers of their own and are recognised leaders in major projects litigation and international arbitration.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer looking to accelerate their development within a truly global practice while gaining responsibility, sophisticated experience and exposure to international clients from day one.

The Firm

Our client is a fully financially integrated practice, and one of the world's premier law firms on the global stage, with more than 6,000 lawyers across major commercial centres worldwide and continued investment in the growth of its Australian practice.

Known for combining exceptional technical capability with commercial pragmatism, the firm advises many of the world's largest organisations on their most significant matters. Its culture is collaborative, ambitious and genuinely supportive, with a strong commitment to developing its people through world-class training, cutting-edge legal technology and meaningful career opportunities.

Innovation sits at the heart of the firm's approach.



By embracing new technologies and contemporary ways of working, they continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients while creating an environment where talented lawyers can thrive.

The Role

You’ll work across every stage of major disputes, taking an active role in strategic advice, risk management and complex proceedings under the guidance and safety net of highly experienced Partners who are invested in your long-term development.

Your work will include international arbitration, construction adjudications and expert determinations, large-scale commercial litigation, as well as strategic dispute management and risk advisory work. Matters are regularly seated in Australia, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Singapore, providing genuine international exposure while remaining Sydney-based.

As your experience grows, so too will your level of responsibility. You’ll work directly with clients across every level of the construction and infrastructure sector, including:

- EPC contractors delivering hydroelectric dams and major power generation facilities
- Oil and gas project operators
- State-owned utility providers
- International tunnelling contractors
- Global design and engineering consultants
- Major participants across infrastructure, engineering, transport, utilities, waste, renewables, energy and healthcare

Recent matters include multi-billion-dollar rail, tunnelling, renewable energy, mining, power generation and infrastructure disputes throughout Australia, Asia and the Middle East.

Working closely with colleagues across Australia, Singapore, Dubai and the UK, you’ll be part of a truly global Construction, Infrastructure & Energy (ICE) Disputes team, supporting premium international clients while also contributing to client relationship management and business development initiatives.





The firm is deeply committed to developing specialist project disputes lawyers. Significant investment is made in technical training, leadership development and individual profile building. Lawyers are actively encouraged to speak at industry conferences, publish in leading construction journals and develop their reputation within the market.

About You

This opportunity will suit an ambitious lawyer who is eager to work on market-leading disputes while accelerating their technical and commercial development.

You’ll ideally have:

- Admission as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction (or eligibility for admission through reciprocity)
- Experience in contentious construction disputes, or strong commercial litigation experience with a genuine interest in major project disputes
- Approximately 3-8 years' post-admission with a reputable law firm
- Strong analytical ability, commercial judgement and excellent communication skills
- A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for working in an international team

Why You'll Love It

This is far more than another litigation role - it's an opportunity to build an internationally recognised career within one of the world's leading disputes practices.

You’ll benefit from:

- Magic Circle-level remuneration and outstanding benefits
- Direct mentoring from highly respected Partners
- Exposure to market-leading international disputes
- Genuine opportunities for international travel
- Global mobility with the opportunity to relocate to overseas offices after only a few years
- Industry-leading learning, leadership and technical development programs
- Clear and transparent career progression
- A collaborative, down-to-earth and high-performing team culture
- Access to world-class legal technology and innovation tools
- Flexible hybrid working (50-50 office-remote)

If you're ready to work on disputes that shape industries, infrastructure and economies across multiple jurisdictions, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this exceptional career opportunity with you.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Construction, Projects & Infrastructure Disputes Lawyer (Associate or SA) (City of Sydney)
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📍 City of Sydney