Senior Associate – Construction Disputes | Flexibility + Hybrid Working

Senior Associate – Construction Disputes role with flexibility, hybrid options and a genuinely supportive team.

3 Takeaways:

- Hybrid/WFH options (experience & performance aligned)
- Wellbeing allowance, extra leave initiatives + strong support
- Social, inclusive culture with high-quality construction work

About the Client:

Our client is a specialist firm with a strong reputation advising corporate clients across Australia. They’re known for pairing top-tier matters with a people-first culture—where flexibility is practical, development is ongoing, and teams enjoy working together.

About the Position:

Our client is looking for a Senior Associate (5+ PAE) with a back-end construction disputes background to join our clients’ team within a well-regarded Construction, Projects & Infrastructure practice.

You’ll work alongside experienced partners on significant matters across Queensland and nationally, with exposure to work such as:

- High-value construction and engineering disputes
- Claims involving delay, disruption, defects and variations
- Security of Payment strategy and adjudication preparation
- Contract interpretation issues and dispute avoidance advisory
- Acting for principals, contractors, developers, subcontractors and insurers

This is a role for someone who wants stimulating disputes, real client contact, and the ability to work in a way that supports life outside the office.

Key Requirements:





- 5+ years’ PAE in construction disputes / construction litigation (back-end focus)
- Strong written work product and the ability to communicate clearly with clients
- Sound technical grasp of construction contract principles and dispute processes
- Organised, calm under pressure and able to juggle competing deadlines
- A positive, team-oriented approach

On Offer:

If flexibility and team culture matter to you, our client has built the role around both:

Hybrid + flexibility that works in practice

- WFH / hybrid arrangements available, tailored to your experience, autonomy and billings
- A culture that supports sensible flexibility—focused on outcomes, not presenteeism
- Supportive resourcing and collaboration to help you meet deadlines without burnout

Benefits that back your wellbeing and lifestyle

- Wellbeing program + annual wellbeing allowance
- Access to mental health support and a workplace trained to support it
- Additional leave initiatives, including versatile, gender-neutral paid parental leave
- Public holiday swap policy for added personal flexibility

A team you’ll actually enjoy being part of

- Engaged leaders who are approachable and invested in their people
- Active social calendar, weekly morning teas and a friendly, inclusive environment
- Meaningful D&I; programs with committees that create real participation and change

Additional information

- Hybrid/WFH options (experience & performance aligned)
- Wellbeing allowance, extra leave initiatives + strong support
- Social, inclusive culture with high-quality construction work

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