At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on major projects and negotiate complex agreements in construction and infrastructure.
- Company: Leading Projects, Infrastructure & Construction practice with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive remuneration package and opportunity for career development.
- Other info: Support and mentor junior lawyers while contributing to business growth.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and work on nationally significant projects.
- Qualifications: 4+ years PQE with strong front-end experience in relevant fields.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join a leading Projects, Infrastructure & Construction practice. This role offers exposure to complex, high-quality work across construction, infrastructure, renewable energy and emerging technologies, advising sophisticated clients on major projects of national significance.
The Role
This role is ideal for a front-end projects lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and high-performing environment. You will work across the full lifecycle of major projects, advising on complex transactions and delivering commercially focused legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on sophisticated projects and transactions involving complex legal issues
- Drafting and negotiating complex, bespoke commercial agreements, including project agreements, construction contracts, and services and supply contracts
- Advising clients across the full project lifecycle, including project and contract structuring, compliance, planning and commercial negotiation strategy
- Conducting detailed legal due diligence for major projects
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
- Contributing to client relationships, practice development and business growth initiatives
What You’ll Bring
- 4+ years PQE with strong front-end experience in projects, construction, infrastructure and/or energy matters
- Excellent academic background and strong technical legal capability
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in long-term career development
Benefits
The role offers the chance to join an experienced, high-performing team, with a competitive remuneration package.
Senior Associate - Projects, Infrastructure and Construction in Melbourne employer: FutureYou
Join a global organisation in Brisbane that values its employees by fostering a supportive and flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid working arrangements. As a Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity to engage in significant construction and infrastructure projects while benefiting from competitive remuneration and professional growth within an experienced legal team. This role not only offers meaningful work but also encourages collaboration and relationship building with key stakeholders, making it an excellent place for career advancement.
