Few construction practices in Australia can offer the calibre, complexity and national exposure available in this growing Projects Disputes team.

This is an opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading top-tier law firms and work alongside highly regarded Partners on some of the country’s most significant infrastructure, energy and resources projects.

The team is exceptionally busy, with a strong pipeline of active matters and continued growth. With approximately 12 lawyers currently across the practice, the team works nationally and shares resources across offices, giving you exposure to major projects and clients across the east coast.

While Brisbane is the immediate need, there is flexibility for the right candidate to be based in Sydney or another office Australia wide.

The Opportunity
This is sophisticated, high-quality disputes work with a strong level of autonomy. You’ll work across a combination of litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, advising clients throughout the lifecycle of major projects.

Your work will include matters involving major:

- Renewable energy projects
- Roads and transport infrastructure
- Rail projects
- Tunnels and major infrastructure
- Mining and resources projects

You’ll be involved in complex project disputes and claims, working closely with experienced Partners and having the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your matters and client relationships.

Why this opportunity?
This offers the opportunity to join a genuinely growing practice at an exciting point in its development.

- High-quality, complex and market-leading disputes work




- Exposure to major Australian infrastructure, renewable energy and resources projects
- National matters and collaboration across multiple offices
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility for your matters
- Strong Partner access, mentoring and technical development
- Potential pathway towards partnership, particularly with a number of Partners expected to retire over the coming years
- Attractive bonus scheme, with bonuses consistently paid
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements, generally 2 days from home
- 26 weeks' paid parental leave for all permanent employees, with no minimum service requirement
- International secondment opportunities through the firm's global network
- Ongoing learning, leadership development and mentoring programs
- Fully subsidised gym memberships, preventative health checks and daily catered in-house meals
- Market-leading remuneration and broader incentive opportunities

Who are we looking for?
The preference is for a Senior Associate, however strong Associates through to Special Counsel will be considered depending on experience.

You will ideally have:

- Robust experience in Projects, Construction or Infrastructure Disputes
- Experience across litigation, arbitration and/or ADR
- Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills




- A genuine interest in developing your practice and taking the next step in your career

Culture is a genuine priority for this team.
You’ll be joining a high-performing group that values collaboration, good humour and people who genuinely enjoy working together. The successful candidate will be someone who complements the existing team and wants to contribute to its continued growth, rather than simply being another lawyer within a large practice.

There is also a genuine long-term career opportunity here, with the potential for progression towards partnership for the right individual.

About the Firm
This opportunity sits within one of Australia's leading top-tier law firms, recognised for the quality of its work, collaborative culture and commitment to developing outstanding lawyers.

With a strong national presence and extensive international network, the firm acts on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects and disputes.

Interested?
Click "Apply" now or send your details in confidence to Bianca Davies at ••••@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference CN100926, for a confidential discussion.

Can't speak during business hours? No problem. We can arrange a conversation before work, during your lunch break, after hours or even on the weekend.

Even if this role isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to hear from you. Many of our best opportunities across private practice and in-house legal teams are never publicly advertised.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Projects Disputes Lawyer (Senior Associate) (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane