Senior Associate – Construction Disputes (Future Partner Track)

Senior Associate – Construction Disputes role with structured development and progression to senior leadership.

3 Key Points:

- Clear pathway to Special Counsel and beyond
- Partner-led mentoring on marquee infrastructure disputes
- Formal learning + real autonomy as you step up

About the Firm:

Our client is a respected specialist firm with a long history advising Australian and international corporate clients. They’re known for building high-calibre lawyers by combining complex work, genuine support, and a culture that rewards initiative, integrity and continuous learning.

About the Position:

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

This isn’t a “stay in your lane” role. You’ll be encouraged to expand your technical depth, grow your profile, and progressively take ownership of matters and client relationships, including:

- Large-scale construction and engineering disputes (nationally and in QLD)
- Delay, disruption, variations, defects and contractual claims
- Security of Payment strategy and dispute management
- Advisory support to minimise project risk and prevent disputes
- Acting for principals, builders, developers,



subcontractors and insurers

You’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported to become a recognised senior practitioner in the construction space.

Key Requirements:

- 5+ years’ PAE in construction litigation / disputes (back-end emphasis)
- Strong drafting skills and confidence producing clear, commercial advice
- Solid understanding of construction contract frameworks and dispute processes
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
- A cooperative approach and an interest in mentoring junior lawyers

On Offer:

If your goal is to progress to senior leadership, our client offers an environment built for it:

- Defined progression framework with transparent expectations at each level
- Hands-on partner access and active mentoring (not just annual check-ins)
- Exposure to high-profile infrastructure matters that accelerate capability fast
- Opportunities to lead key workstreams, supervise juniors and run court/ADR preparation
- Support to build your practice through client contact, BD involvement and profile-building
- Ongoing investment in learning through structured development, feedback and coaching
- A culture that values quality, autonomy and long-term career outcomes—ideal for lawyers aiming for Special Counsel/Partner trajectory

📌 Senior Associate Construction (Brisbane)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Brisbane