Join a market-leading construction team working on some of Australia's largest projects! Your new company An opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure practice in Sydney.Working directly with a recognised industry-leading Partner, you will gain exposure to major infrastructure, transport, energy and technology projects, advising a sophisticated client base that includes contractors, infrastructure investors, multinational organisations and project delivery consortiums.

Your new role

This position offers a strong focus on front-end construction and infrastructure work, including:

- Drafting and negotiating construction procurement documentation
- Preparing and advising on building and construction contracts
- Advising on project delivery structures and risk allocation
- Supporting major infrastructure, energy and transport projects
- Working closely with clients throughout procurement and project delivery phases
- Building strong client relationships and taking increasing responsibility for matters

You will be joining a high-performing and collaborative team known for its technical excellence, commercial approach and strong mentorship culture.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have:





- 3–7+ years' PAE in construction law or a well-regarded litigation practice
- Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A genuine interest in the construction and infrastructure sector
- Strong commercial acumen and practical problem-solving skills
- The ability to work autonomously while managing client expectations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative and proactive approach to practice

What you'll get in return

- Work alongside a highly respected construction and infrastructure partner
- Exposure to major Australian infrastructure and capital works projects
- Strong client contact and responsibility from day one
- Collaborative national team with a supportive culture
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Adaptable working arrangements
- Well-established mentoring and professional development programmes
- Strong national platform and impressive blue-chip client base
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on (phone hidden)/ [email protected]

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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📌 Senior Associate/ Associate - Construction (Front End) (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney