Why Join Keystone?

- $90K–$110K + Super – Market-competitive salary based on your experience and capability.
- 5 Extra Wellness Days – Additional leave each year to recharge when you need it.
- Quality Construction Work – Work across a diverse range of construction matters for established local and national clients.
- Real Responsibility – Get hands-on with matters, work directly with clients and build your capability beyond the basics.
- Mentoring & Development – Work closely with experienced construction lawyers who will support your development and give you room to grow.
- Adaptable Work Environment – Keystone understands there’s more to life than billables and provides flexibility around how you work.
- Career Progression – Join a growing national firm where strong performers have genuine opportunities to develop and progress.
- Community-Minded Culture – Keystone actively supports local charities, organisations and causes that matter.
- A Team That Cares – A down-to-earth, supportive team with regular lunches, social events and a genuine focus on wellbeing and belonging.

Who are Keystone Lawyers?

Keystone Lawyers began as a one-person firm in 2010 and has grown into a national team with offices in Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and the North Coast.

The firm has built a strong reputation for understanding its clients’ businesses and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice. This approach has seen Keystone develop long-term relationships with businesses across Australia.

Construction is a significant part of the Keystone practice, with the team working closely with clients across the building, construction and property industries.

What really sets Keystone apart, however, is its people. They have built a team that supports each other, values long-term relationships and takes pride in delivering quality work without unnecessary hierarchy or politics.

What is the opportunity?

As Keystone continues to grow its Brisbane presence,



they are looking for a Construction Lawyer with around 2–3 years’ PAE to join the team.

This is an chance to build genuine construction law expertise while working alongside experienced lawyers on a diverse range of matters.

Depending on your existing experience, your work may include:

- Construction contracts and commercial agreements
- Contract review, drafting and negotiation
- Construction disputes and claims
- Payment disputes and security of payment matters
- Defects, delays and variations
- Building and construction litigation
- General commercial advice to construction industry clients

You won’t simply sit behind a senior lawyer doing background work. You’ll have the opportunity to become genuinely involved in matters, deal directly with clients and progressively take greater ownership as your experience develops.

The client base is varied, ranging from privately owned businesses through to larger organisations operating across the construction and property sectors.

You’ll be joining an experienced team that will give you the support you need while also providing the opportunity to step up, challenge yourself and continue building your career.

About You

- 2–3 years’ PAE, ideally with experience in construction law, commercial litigation or a related practice area.
- An interest in construction – you want to develop genuine expertise within the sector.
- Strong written and verbal communication – able to provide clear, practical advice and communicate confidently with clients.
- Commercial thinking – you understand that clients are looking for solutions and outcomes, not just legal answers.
- Good time management – comfortable managing competing matters, priorities and deadlines.
- Attention to detail – you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
- A team mindset – collaborative, approachable and willing to contribute.
- A growth mindset – open to feedback, keen to learn and ready to take on more responsibility as you develop.

If you are interested in joining a great business experiencing consistent, robust growth please follow the links below. If you have any questions, please contact Colin on 0482 055 485.

📌 Lawyer - Construction - 2-3 Years P (Newcastle)
🏢 Keystone Lawyers
📍 Newcastle