Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Projects

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Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Projects

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Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Projects
We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial team, specialising in construction, infrastructure, and front-end projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and stimulating projects, engage directly with clients, and collaborate within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset, excellent technical skills, and the ability to thrive in a rapid-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional who is eager to grow and evolve into a key member of our Corporate & Commercial team.
As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth through strategic client engagement and marketing initiatives. Experience in business development will be essential in building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to the firm's market presence in key sectors. We seek a proactive individual who can collaborate on marketing strategies, represent the firm in networking events, and support the expansion of our construction practice through tailored client solutions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities





- Drafting and negotiating construction and commercial agreements.
- Acting for owners, contractors, and government in relation to a broad range of infrastructure projects in various industry sectors, including local government, State government or Commonwealth government, aged care and retirement living, schools, water infrastructure, residential developments, waste and resource recovery, and sporting and aquatic facilities.
- Advising on a range of procurement methods, including traditional methods (construct only), design and construct (D&C;), relationship contracting (cooperative contracting, managing contractor and alliances), public private partnerships/project finance, and facilities operation and maintenance.
- Drafting standard form tendering and contract documentation.
- Claims management.
- Contributing to business development and marketing activities, as well as legal precedents in Russell Kennedy's sectors of focus.
- Involvement in the supervision and mentoring of both junior lawyers, and law graduates, fostering their professional development and growth within our team.

Skills/Knowledge

- Demonstrated experience in major projects work, infrastructure, construction (commercial and domestic).Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.




- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas or frameworks clearly.
- Well-developed initiative, with a demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically.
- A self-starter, capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Heidi Connell on . For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 340 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as be

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