Senior Associate – Brisbane

Broaden your experience with a large and highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure practice group.

A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures.

Flexible 2:3 hybrid working arrangements.

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Construction lawyer to join our highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure practice in Brisbane. You’ll be part of a sub-team of 16 lawyers specialising in all aspects of front-end and back‑end construction, acting for a broad range of prominent clients across diverse projects. Working closely with Partners Colin Harris and Paul Gordon, you will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of matters, from disputes to project advisory work.

You will be involved in gathering and organising evidence and gradually applying your knowledge of construction law to real-world matters. With regular opportunities to participate in client meetings and day‑to‑day matter management, you will build strong client‑facing skills while contributing to the team’s established workflow and be supported to take on increasing autonomy and client responsibility.

To succeed in this role, ideally you’ll have:

• At least 5 years post admission within construction law;
• Commercial acumen and critical thinking capabilities;
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, lead matters, and work collaboratively with colleagues, including mentoring of junior team members.

What we offer:

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit.
• Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed.
• Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors.
• Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.

Location: Our cutting‑edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD amidst a fast‑pace, high‑networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state‑of‑the‑art office environment with access to a wellness centre and modern end of trip facilities.

Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down‑to‑earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.

Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Violet Rush for a confidential discussion.