The Opportunity

Our client, a leading national commercial law firm, is seeking a Junior Construction Lawyer with 18 months to 3 years' post-admission experience to join its established Projects, Infrastructure & Construction practice in Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build their expertise across a broad range of construction and infrastructure matters. You'll work with developers, contractors, consultants and other key industry participants on projects spanning industrial, public infrastructure, commercial, residential and retail sectors.

With exposure to both front-end advisory work and back-end disputes, this role offers the opportunity to develop a well-rounded skill set, gain hands-on experience and learn from experienced construction practitioners within a team-oriented national team.

The role offers:

- Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
- Opportunities to work on significant construction and infrastructure projects.
- Direct involvement in drafting, negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Close mentoring and support from experienced construction lawyers.
- A clear pathway to develop your technical expertise and progress your career.

The Role

- Assist with drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts and related commercial documentation.
- Advise on contractual rights, obligations, risk allocation and project delivery issues.
- Support the management of construction disputes, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Prepare legal research, advice, correspondence and litigation documentation.
- Work with clients across the construction industry, including developers,



contractors and consultants.
- Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners on complex projects and matters.
- Gradually take on greater responsibility for managing matters and developing client relationships.

Ideal Candidate

- 18 months to 3 years' post-admission experience in construction, projects or infrastructure law.
- Experience in front-end construction work, back-end disputes, or an interest in developing across both.
- Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
- Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in construction law.

Why Apply

- Join a growing national construction and infrastructure practice.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients across the construction sector.
- Develop experience across both front-end and back-end construction work.
- Benefit from hands-on mentoring, structured learning and ongoing professional development.
- Work in a collaborative environment that supports junior lawyers to build confidence and autonomy.
- Access flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, paid parental leave and purchased annual leave options.

Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucia Ferraro on +61 410 393 811 or email your CV and academic transcript to [email protected] . To register your interest directly, visit www.montgomeryadvisory.com.au .

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected] .

📌 Junior Construction Lawyer | Join a Leading National Firm | Sydney (Southern Sydney)
🏢 Montgomery Advisory
📍 Southern Sydney