Job Description
Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Construction (Back‐End)
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Major Infrastructure & Complex Disputes
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A leading mid‐tier law firm with a strong national reputation in construction, projects and infrastructure is expanding its Queensland practice. Due to sustained growth and a pipeline of major infrastructure and complex disputes work, the firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel with strong back‐end construction litigation expertise
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This is an exceptional prospect for a senior construction lawyer looking to work on high‐profile matters while enjoying a collegiate, flexible and genuinely people‐focused cultur
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The Team & The Pract
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iceYou will join a well‐established Construction, Projects & Infrastructure team led by highly regarded partners recognised for their technical excellence, market profile and collaborative leadership sty
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le.The firm's construction disputes practice supports a broad range of complex projects, including mining and energy infrastructure, renewable energy developments, essential utilities, transport networks, ports and airports, and major social infrastructure project
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s. Matters are typically high‐value, complex and strategically important, offering exposure to major infrastructure projects and sophisticated dispute resolution w
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ork. The team places a strong emphasis on ongoing professional development and would actively support, including funding, the successful candidate to undertake the Master of Construction Law at the University of Melbo
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This role is suited to a senior practitioner ready to operate with autonomy and influence. Depending on level (Senior Associate or Special Counsel), responsibilities will in
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clude:Running substantial back‐end construction and engineering di
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sputesAdvising on complex contractual, statutory and risk
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issuesDrafting high‐quality advice, pleadings and submi
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ssionsWorking closely with key clients and stakeh
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oldersContributing to business development and practice
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growthMentoring junior lawyers and supporting the development of the wide
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out YouSenior Associate: Typically 6+ years' PAE in construction lit
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igationSpecial Counsel: Typically 9+ years' PAE, with deep experience in major d
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isputesStrong working knowledge of construction contracts and relevant legislative fra
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meworksCommercial, pragmatic approach with excellent drafting and communication
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skillsA collaborative mindset and genuine interest in contributing to a high‐performi
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ng team Why Join Th
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is Firm?This firm offers a market‐leading practice alongside a culture that genuinely supports senior lawyers, in
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cluding:Clear pathways for progression and long‐term career dev
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elopmentFlexible working arrangements, gender‐neutral parental leave and public holiday swap
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optionsA positive, inclusive team environment with regular social and networkin
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g eventsA meaningful commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by active internal
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networks This is a workplace that values experience, autonomy and integrity and one where senior lawyers are trusted, supported and encouraged t
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o thrive.
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📌 Construction Disputes Lawyer (Queensland)
🏢 Day One Recruitment
📍 Queensland