Construction, Infrastructure and Projects Lawyer (Associate/Senior Associate)

About the role
Join a highly regarded Corporate & Commercial team where you will specialise in construction, infrastructure and projects. This hands-on role offers exposure to complex procurement and construction work across multiple industry sectors, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on procurement and project delivery models, preparing tender and contract documentation, and assisting with claims management. You'll also contribute to business development, mentor junior lawyers and play an active role in the ongoing success of this growing practice.

Benefits
Enjoy an attractive remuneration package, hybrid work flexibility and a comprehensive range of firm-wide benefits, including paid parental leave, professional development, novated leasing, employee recognition programs, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

Duties
Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and related documentation.
• Advising owners, contractors and government clients on major projects, infrastructure, procurement and construction matters.
• Advising on procurement models, including construction, relationship contracting, operation and maintenance agreements, and related project documentation.
• Drafting standard form tendering and contract documentation.
• Assisting clients with claims management.
• Contributing to business development, marketing initiatives and legal precedents.
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and graduates and contributing to learning and development programs.

Skills & experience
To be successful in this role you will ideally possess:

• 4+ years' PAE.
• Demonstrated experience advising on procurement projects, ideally across infrastructure, construction or property, although broader procurement and contracting experience will also be considered.
• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Experience contributing to business development, marketing initiatives and client engagement.
• The ability to work independently while building strong relationships within a collaborative team environment.  

About our client
Our client is a leading commercial law firm known for their friendly and supportive work environment which values individual contributions. They offer generous parental leave policies, modern facilities, corporate discounts and a formal learning and development program to ensure strong career paths and a work/life balance for their valued staff.

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3922873