Construction Disputes Associate

Ready to take the next step in your Construction & Projects Disputes career?

We’re partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit a Lawyer or Associate with 2-4 years’ PAE into its highly regarded Construction & Projects Disputes team.

Consistently recognised as a Band 1 and Tier 1 ranked practice, the team works on some of Australia’s most significant and complex disputes across the construction, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors.

You’ll join a sizeable and youthful team with exceptionally low turnover and a culture people genuinely enjoy being part of. Expect regular social events, team celebrations, supportive leadership and a collaborative environment where you’ll be well supported to develop your career.

THE ROLE
You’ll act for a broad portfolio of government, principals and leading contractors across a diverse range of projects, including:

• Civil engineering
• Vertical infrastructure
• Transport
• Energy
• Mining
• Oil & gas

Your work will include exposure to:

• Supreme and Federal Court litigation
• Domestic and international arbitrations
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Claims involving delay, disruption, quantum and technical project issues
• Strategic dispute avoidance and claims management advice

Working closely with highly regarded Partners, you’ll gain exposure to sophisticated matters that will challenge and develop you technically, while giving you genuine opportunities to progress your career.

The firm offers:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave, gender neutral with no qualifying period
• Top-tier remuneration package
• Annualised billable target, meaning no daily billable pressure
• Annual performance bonus of 10–20%, plus discretionary bonuses
• International secondment opportunities
• An additional week of annual leave
• Annual leave purchase options
• Hybrid working with 2 days WFH per week
• Meaningful pro bono opportunities
• Strong mentoring and professional development
• A supportive, high-performing team with genuinely low staff turnover

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• 2 - 4 years’ PAE
• Experience in construction, projects, infrastructure or major disputes
• Strong litigation and dispute resolution skills
• Experience gained within a top-tier, international or respected mid-tier practice
• Strong academic results and a commitment to technical excellence
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing your career

Candidates returning from overseas with experience gained in a Commonwealth jurisdiction are also encouraged to apply.

NEXT STEPS
At Law Staff, career conversations are confidential, relaxed and pressure-free, whether over the phone, via video or in our Brisbane CBD office.

We'll take the time to understand your goals and provide honest market insight so you can make an informed decision about your next move.

To apply, click APPLY and upload your resume.
Alternatively, quote Ref: CN250826 and contact:
Bianca Davies at [email protected]

Even if this role isn’t quite right, we’d still love to connect. We regularly work on unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.

Law Staff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229 3221 1229)

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.