Project Disputes Senior Associate Lawyer

Join one of Australia’s leading top-tier firms, known for its collaborative culture, flexibility, and first-class professional development opportunities.

This firm operates on a hybrid working model (40% work from home) and genuinely prioritises flexibility. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology for seamless remote work, along with a range of outstanding employee benefits, including:

• Market-leading remuneration and a generous incentive plan that rewards both billable contributions and broader impact.
• Comprehensive wellness support – including fully subsidised gym memberships, preventative health checks, and daily catered in-house meals.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all permanent employees, with no minimum service requirement.
• International secondment opportunities through the firm’s extensive global network – bringing your international career ambitions to life.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You’ll be joining a national Construction Projects Disputes team, giving you exposure to a diverse range of Partners and lawyers across multiple offices. Your work will include:

• Advising on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes across major projects in resources, energy, transport, and property development
• Acting in Supreme Court and Federal Court proceedings, as well as domestic and international arbitrations
• Managing large-scale claims including delay, disruption, variations, defects, and extensions of time
• Advising on project delivery issues in real time, including strategic guidance on risk management, claims preservation, and dispute avoidance
• Representing clients in alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediations, expert determinations, and negotiated outcomes
• Working on security of payment matters and contractor/principal disputes across multiple jurisdictions
• Advising on construction-related insurance issues, including defective design and high-value indemnity claims
• Supporting clients in navigating regulatory and compliance issues, including emerging risks such as building defects and cladding-related matters

You’ll enjoy a broad variety of high-quality work across top-tier clients and sectors. This role will offer a comfortable stretch of your existing skill set, with the support of an accessible Partner who provides hands-on mentoring and guidance.

ABOUT YOU

We’re seeking a lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ PAE in construction matters - ideally across projects, litigation, and claims resolution (applications considered up to Senior Associate level).

Your experience will likely come from a specialist, mid-tier, or top-tier firm. Both front-end and back-end candidates are encouraged to apply.

This firm values teamwork, good humour, and kindness, and is looking for people who share those values.

NEXT STEPS

Click "Apply" or send your details in confidence to Bianca Davies at ***email_hidden*** with Ref:LCN270526 for a confidential chat.

Can't talk during regular hours? No problem! Drop us an email, and we'll arrange a call after work, during your lunch break, or even on the weekend.

Not the right role for you? We'd still love to hear from you! We often have unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house, so please get in touch.

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

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.