About the role

Join a highly regarded Construction and Infrastructure team advising leading clients on major projects across the Australian construction and infrastructure sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer seeking a predominantly front-end role, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction and infrastructure contracts.

Benefits

You will enjoy

- Market-competitive salary and generous bonus opportunities.
- High-quality construction and infrastructure work.
- Genuine career progression and practice-building support.
- Friendly, collaborative and supportive culture.
- Work/life balance with very achievable billable targets.
- Hybrid working, with two to three days in the Melbourne office.
- A broad range of additional firm benefits.

Duties

Your responsibilities will include

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and infrastructure contracts.
- Preparing contractual advice and advising on project risk allocation.
- Providing strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle.
- Advising on contract administration, claims and project-related issues.
- Assisting clients with dispute resolution strategy where required.




- Building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.

Skills & experience To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

- 4+ years' PAE in construction and infrastructure law.
- Strong front-end construction experience.
- Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
- Confidence managing matters and dealing directly with clients.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

About our client Our client is a highly regarded mid-sized Commercial law firmconveniently located in the heart of the CBD. They have enjoyed significant and sustained growth and success and boast an inclusive, lively and social work environment.

How to applyTo express your interest, simply click on the Apply Nowbutton.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharon Henderson l Partner

Legal People

M: [0418 361 199](tel:0418 361 199)

E: [email protected]

Ref No: 4069121

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📌 Construction Lawyer (Associate/Senior Associate) (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne