Senior Associate, Construction & Infrastructure

The Opportunity

A well-established commercial law firm is looking to appoint an experienced construction lawyer to join its growing Projects and Infrastructure practice in Sydney.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value development and infrastructure matters alongside experienced practitioners who are recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused advice. You will become involved in significant projects across both the public and private sectors, advising clients from project inception through to delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking greater client exposure, high-quality work and a clear path for professional development within a collaborative team.

The Role

Working across a broad range of transactional construction matters, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on procurement strategies and project delivery structures.
  
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction, consultancy and project agreements.
  
• Assisting clients with contract administration, risk allocation and project documentation.
  
• Supporting developers, government entities, contractors, consultants and project owners on complex developments.
  
• Providing commercially focused advice throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure, property and development projects.
  
• Working closely with clients and project stakeholders to identify and manage contractual risks.
  
• Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting the mentoring of junior lawyers where appropriate.
  

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Experience practising in transactional construction, projects or infrastructure law.
  
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.
  
• Exposure to large-scale construction, development or infrastructure projects.
  
• A commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  
• The ability to manage competing priorities while working collaboratively within a high-performing team.
  

The Firm

This national commercial law firm has built a strong reputation for advising clients across infrastructure, construction, property, energy and major development projects. The team acts for a diverse client base including government bodies, developers, contractors, consultants and private sector organisations on complex and strategically important matters.

Lawyers are supported by an approachable leadership team, genuine mentoring and an environment that encourages autonomy, collaboration and long-term career growth.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to significant construction and infrastructure projects.
  
• Direct access to experienced senior practitioners and meaningful client interaction.
  
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
  
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  
• Clear progression opportunities based on performance and contribution.
  
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and technical training.
  
• Competitive remuneration and a comprehensive employee benefits program.
  

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ben via benjamin.arabin@jlegal.com.au.

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