Associate/Senior Lawyer: Front-End Construction

3 weeks ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Associate/Senior Lawyer: Front-End Construction

What’s in it for you?

- Join a market-leading Construction & Projects practice on high-value deals.
- Work with Chambers-ranked partners on complex front-end matters.
- Exposure to energy, renewables, transport and social infrastructure projects.
- Structured learning, mentorship and career progression to senior levels.
- Flexible hybrid working and a collaborative team culture.
- Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.

About your new employer:

- A premier international firm with a rapidly growing construction and projects practice.
- Consistently recognised in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Doyle’s Guide for excellence across construction and infrastructure.
- Advises government, developers, contractors and consultants on complex projects.
- Innovative, client-centred and collaborative approach to legal solutions.
- Known for a supportive and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on mentoring, collaboration and career development.

About the role:

- Advise on front-end construction, energy and infrastructure projects across Australia.
- Draft and negotiate EPC, D&C, consultancy and O&M agreements.
- Provide strategic advice on procurement, project delivery and risk management.
- Collaborate with senior lawyers and cross-practice teams nationally.
- Mentor junior lawyers and take ownership of client relationships.

The ideal candidate:

- 4+ years’ PQE in front-end construction, infrastructure or contract-based law.
- Strong academic record and top-tier or international firm experience preferred.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex project documentation.
- Background in a top or leading mid-tier firm highly regarded.
- Strong technical, commercial and client relationship skills.
- Team-oriented with initiative, drive and a passion for project work.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

- We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
- You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
- We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
- Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Taylor today

- Please quote reference number TD/52875
- Call or text: 0468 004 709
- Email: tdevenport@naimanclarke.com.au
- LinkedIn message: Taylor Devenport | LinkedIn

Alternatively, click and email your resume (in Word version only) and academic transcript.

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