Join one of Queensland's leading construction law teams and work alongside highly regarded Partners on landmark projects, major infrastructure developments and high-value disputes.
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading practice offering sophisticated work comparable to top-tier firms, within a collaborative environment that genuinely invests in its people. You'll gain exposure to complex construction disputes, international arbitrations and major projects, with clear opportunities for career progression and potential partnership.
You'll work on a diverse range of high-profile construction and infrastructure matters, including:
Billion-dollar international arbitrations
Major project adjudications involving disputes worth hundreds of millions of dollars
Infrastructure litigation and Security of Payment claims
Contractual, construction risk and project advisory work
Major projects across Queensland and nationally
Acting for leading developers, contractors, consultants and subcontractors
Attractive remuneration:
Senior Associate packages of approximately $250,000, depending on experience
Additional rewards:
Potential sign-on bonuses and other benefits
Quality of work:
Exposure to landmark projects and sophisticated, high-value disputes
Career progression:
Clear and transparent pathways, with strong partnership potential for the right individual
Professional development:
Direct access to highly regarded Partners, genuine mentorship and increasing responsibility
Flexibility:
Hybrid working arrangements, including 1–2 days working from home following induction
Team culture:
A supportive, collaborative environment that values contribution, development and merit-based progression
Long-term opportunity:




The chance to build your profile on matters shaping Queensland's infrastructure and development landscape
You will ideally have:
4+ years' PAE in construction law or commercial litigation
Experience working on complex disputes and/or major projects
A genuine interest in construction, projects and infrastructure law
Strong technical, analytical and commercial skills
The ability to take increasing ownership of matters and client relationships
A collaborative approach, strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
Ambition to develop your expertise within a high-performing team
Whether you're looking to deepen your construction law expertise, take the next step in your career or position yourself for future partnership, this opportunity offers the quality of work and career development to help you get there.
Confidential Expression of Interest
At Law Staff, we believe the best career decisions are made when you have the right information.
We offer a relaxed, confidential chance to discuss this role by phone, video conference or over coffee. There is no obligation to proceed. We'll provide you with a detailed brief on the opportunity and discuss any other roles that may align with your experience and career goals, allowing you to make an informed decision.
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, we'd love to provide you with further details to help you decide whether it could be the right fit for you.
Even if this particular opportunity isn't quite right, we'd still love to hear from you. Law Staff regularly works on a range of unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Construction Disputes Lawyer (Associate Or Sa) (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane