Job Description
Construction Lawyer | 2–3 Years PAE | Brisbane
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$90K–$110K + Super – Competitive salary based on your experience and capability.
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5 Extra Wellness Days – Additional leave each year to recharge when you need it.
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Quality Construction Work – Work across a diverse range of construction matters for established local and national clients.
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Real Responsibility – Get hands-on with matters, work directly with clients and build your capability beyond the basics.
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Mentoring & Development – Work closely with experienced construction lawyers who will support your development and give you room to grow.
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Flexible Work Environment – Keystone understands there's more to life than billables and provides flexibility around how you work.
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Career Progression – Join a growing national firm where solid performers have genuine opportunities to develop and progress.
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Community-Minded Culture – Keystone actively supports local charities, organisations and causes that matter.
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A Team That Cares – A down-to-earth, supportive team with regular lunches, social events and a genuine focus on wellbeing and belonging.
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Who are Keystone Lawyers?
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Keystone Lawyers began as a one-person firm in **** and has grown into a national team with offices in Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and the North Coast.
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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.
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Construction is a significant part of the Keystone practice, with the team working closely with clients across the building, construction and property industries.
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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.
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What is the opportunity?
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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.
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This is an chance to build genuine construction law expertise while working alongside experienced lawyers on a diverse range of matters.
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Depending on your existing experience, your work may include:
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Construction contracts and commercial agreements
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Contract review, drafting and negotiation
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Construction disputes and claims
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Payment disputes and security of payment matters
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Defects, delays and variations
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Building and construction litigation
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General commercial advice to construction industry clients
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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.
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The client base is varied, ranging from privately owned businesses through to larger organisations operating across the construction and property sectors.
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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.
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About You
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2–3 years' PAE, ideally with experience in construction law, commercial litigation or a related practice area.
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An interest in construction – you want to develop genuine expertise within the sector.
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Strong written and verbal communication – able to provide clear, practical advice and communicate confidently with clients.
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Commercial thinking – you understand that clients are looking for solutions and outcomes, not just legal answers.
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Good time management – comfortable managing competing matters, priorities and deadlines.
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Attention to detail – you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
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A team mindset – collaborative, approachable and willing to contribute.
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A growth mindset – open to feedback, keen to learn and ready to take on more responsibility as you develop.
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If you're a lawyer with 2–3 years' PAE looking to build your construction expertise, get closer to clients and take the next step in your career, I'd be keen to speak with you.

📌 Construction Lawyer | 2-3 Years Pae | Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 Everest People
📍 Queensland