Senior Associate

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Brighton Search Full time
Role

Senior Associate – Construction & Infrastructure

Location: Sydney | Major national & cross-border projects | Front-end focus

Our Client

Our client is a global firm with a market-leading presence in Australia. Known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and sector-focused approach, the firm offers a compelling opportunity to work alongside some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the market.

The firm's Projects & Infrastructure team is widely recognised for its expertise across complex infrastructure, technology, government, and defence projects. The team is trusted by governments and private sector clients alike to advise on market-shaping initiatives, innovative structures, and national resilience projects across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

The Sydney team is now seeking a Senior Associate to join this high-performing practice and contribute to its continued growth in infrastructure, government, and defence.

The Opportunity

You'll work closely with leading partners on complex, high-value transactions spanning infrastructure, energy, technology, government and defence. The work is broad and impactful, with opportunities to advise on:

  • Major infrastructure and development projects across transport, energy, health, education, housing, utilities, and technology
  • Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, including structuring, financing, and delivery
  • Investment attraction and national resilience projects, including defence and critical infrastructure initiatives
  • Social impact and innovative financing structures, including housing, healthcare, and education
  • Strategic advice on complex multi-party and cross-border transactions

This is a highly client-facing role where you will collaborate across practice groups and jurisdictions, contribute to business development, and help shape the future growth of this market-leading team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

  • 5+ years' experience advising on infrastructure, projects, energy, or defence matters
  • Strong knowledge of front-end project documentation, PPPs, and complex deal structures
  • Experience in cross-border or multi-party projects will be highly regarded
  • A commercial and solutions-driven approach, with confidence managing complex matters and engaging directly with clients
  • A collaborative mindset, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a positive team culture
  • An enthusiasm for working at the intersection of infrastructure, energy, technology, and defence

If you are seeking to build your career on cutting-edge projects that drive growth, innovation, and resilience – this is an exceptional opportunity to step into a platform where your work will make a lasting impact.

About Brighton Search

Brighton Search is a specialist legal recruitment agency focused on connecting top-tier lawyers with leading firms across Australia. With a strong candidate-first approach and deep market insight, we take pride in supporting lawyers through pivotal career moves.

Founded by a former in-house recruitment lead at a global top-tier law firm, we understand the nuance and timing involved in legal recruitment - and we partner with individuals and clients with honesty, discretion, and care.

How to apply

Please contact Ashley Irving at Brighton Search on +61 406 403 026 or ashley@brightonsearch.com for further information or a confidential conversation.


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