Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer - Senior Associate to Special Counsel | Leading Team

Why work with empire group?

- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
- Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
- Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
- Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

About the Firm & Team

Our client is a major corporate law firm, an independent powerhouse. They are trusted advisors to institutional clients and government bodies. You will be stepping into an incredibly successful, front-end heavy Construction & Infrastructure practice, working directly alongside a highly ranked and stand out partner. This team acts for major institutional clients, delivery consortia, and governments on state-significant, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, renewable energy, and PPP projects.

What’s on Offer?

- Uncompromised Flexibility: "Flexibility" isn't a buzzword here. The team focus entirely on outcomes, not desk time.
- Marquee Project Exposure: Work on top-tier infrastructure pipelines across Australia.
- Transparent Track to Partnership: As a senior lawyer in the team, you will take on a leadership role within the team, enjoying a defined framework for further career progression.

Key Responsibilities





- Draft and negotiate complex project documentation across major capital works, EPC/EPCM frameworks, PPPs, and joint ventures.
- Provide strategic procurement, risk allocation, and contract administration advice directly to Tier-1 contractors, principals, and government bodies.
- Mentor and guide junior legal talent in the team
- Act as a trusted senior advisor and maintain deep, collaborative client relationships alongside the partner.

About You

- A senior Construction Lawyer (ideally 7+ years pae) with a strong background in front-end major projects or complex project delivery advice.
- Excellent commercial acuity with the ability to navigate high-stakes, multi-party negotiations seamlessly.
- A cooperative mindset - someone who values a high-performing yet supportive, human-centric culture.

Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB

Ref No: MT

Email: ***************@empiregroup.com.au (click to reveal email)

Phone: *** (click to reveal mobile)

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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📌 Senior Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney