At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle construction contracts, commercial advice, and disputes while working directly with clients.
- Company: Keystone Lawyers, a growing national firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Salary between $100K–$140K + Super, plus 5 extra wellness days each year.
- Other info: Flexible work environment and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain real responsibility and develop your career in construction law with experienced mentors.
- Qualifications: 2–4 years' PAE in law, strong drafting skills, and a passion for construction.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Keystone is growing its Brisbane practice and is looking for a lawyer with around 2–4 years’ PAE who wants to build their career in construction and commercial law. You don’t need to already be a construction specialist. You may currently work in commercial law, construction, property or commercial litigation and be looking to develop broader experience within the construction sector.
Your work may include:
- Construction contracts, subcontracts and commercial agreements
- Contract review, drafting and negotiation
- Commercial and project advice
- Contractual risk, rights and obligations
- Variations, extensions of time and payment matters
- Security of payment matters
- Construction claims and disputes
You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers while getting genuine involvement in matters, direct client exposure and increasing responsibility as you develop.
About You
You’ll have around 2–4 years’ PAE and an interest in developing your career in construction law. You’ll ideally bring strong drafting and legal analysis skills, commercial thinking, clear communication and the confidence to work directly with clients. Most importantly, you’re looking for an opportunity to develop genuine expertise, take on responsibility and build a long-term career.
If this sounds like the direction you’d like to take your career, I’d be keen to have a confidential conversation.
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