Take the Lead on Complex Construction Disputes
A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to its growing Construction and Infrastructure team in Brisbane.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer who wants to work on complex, high value matters while taking a more visible and influential role within the team.
You will work directly with experienced partners, sophisticated clients, senior counsel and experts across disputes arising from major projects throughout Australia.
The team is collaborative, commercially focused and known for giving senior lawyers genuine ownership of their matters.
This is not a role where you will sit several layers removed from the strategy.
You will be involved in the decisions that shape each dispute, trusted to manage key workstreams and encouraged to build strong client relationships.
The Work
The practice advises across the full range of contentious construction and infrastructure matters, including:
Supreme Court and Federal Court litigation
Domestic and international arbitration
Security of Payment adjudications
Mediation, expert determination and contractual dispute processes
Delay, disruption and extension of time claims
Defects, variations, payment and termination disputes
Complex technical and expert evidence
Strategic advice during live project delivery
The team acts on matters across energy, resources, renewables, transport, utilities, property development and major infrastructure.
The Role
At this level, you will be expected to take a leading role across substantial disputes.
Your responsibilities will include:




Managing complex matters with a high level of autonomy
Working directly with senior client stakeholders
Drafting pleadings, submissions, evidence and detailed advice
Developing strategy with partners, counsel and experts
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Managing competing deadlines across large and technically complex disputes
Contributing to client relationships and the continued growth of the practice
The role can be shaped around a newly promoted or established Senior Associate, through to an experienced Special Counsel.
About You
You will have strong experience in contentious construction matters and a genuine interest in building your long‐term career in this area.
You will also bring:
Strong litigation, arbitration or adjudication experience
Excellent drafting and analytical skills
Sound commercial judgment
Confidence managing matters and client relationships
A practical approach to complex problems
Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
The ability to work well within a close, high‐performing team
Why Consider This Opportunity?
You will also benefit from:
Direct access to partners and senior decision‐makers
Genuine ownership of complex matters
Strong client exposure
A national platform and well‐resourced practice
Support for technical, leadership and career development
Flexible working arrangements
A collaborative and low‐ego team setting
Clear scope to progress as the practice continues to grow
This is a strong move for a construction disputes lawyer seeking complex work, greater responsibility and a genuine long‐term platform.
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📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Construction Disputes (Brisbane)
🏢 DiMention Recruitment
📍 Brisbane