Our client is a national firm with a Sydney CBD construction and infrastructure practice. It is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a partner-led team advising on complex projects at the procurement and contract-formation stage.

This is a permanent full time role for a lawyer with at least 4 PAE experience who wants to run their own file load, work alongside experienced development and project managers, and help develop the junior solicitors around them.

Salary Range and Features
A salary of $150K to $200K+, with the chance to progress based on your performance
Versatile working arrangements | hybrid office - WFH
A merit-based model, where promotion follows your contribution rather than waiting on outdated structures
Close partner mentoring and a solicitor-to-partner ratio that allows more time for guidance and client engagement
High-value work for institutional, listed and international clients across mixed use, industrial, education, commercial and FMCG sectors
Generous leave, including purchased, parental and performance reward leave
A modern Sydney CBD office and a friendly, down-to-earth team culture

About the role

Front-end work shapes a project's contract before problems arise,



and that is where you will spend your time.
Advising developers, contractors and government on procurement and contract formation for complex projects
Drafting and negotiating construction and infrastructure contracts across a range of industry sectors
Working with experienced development and project managers from the outset of each project
Managing your own file load while delegating tasks effectively
Mentoring more junior solicitors, with a level of autonomy suited to your experience

What you'll bring
At least four years' post-admission experience (4+ PAE)
Demonstrated front-end construction experience
The ability to manage a file load autonomously and delegate effectively
Excellent written skills and the ability to explain legal concepts in plain English
A can-do approach and a team player mindset
Admission to practise in Australia with a current practising certificate

Additional information
$150K to $200K+ with flexible working arrangements
Partner-led front-end construction work with close mentoring
Permanent full time role with promotion based on your contribution
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📌 Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer Associate Level Onwards Sydney
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