[20/9/2025] Construction Senior Associate

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Choosing a career at K&L Gates is choosing to be a part of a progressive and innovative law firm that continues to grow year on year. We work with market leaders across many industries in a range of exciting areas of law.

We offer you the experience of more than 2,000 lawyers in 48 fully-integrated offices across five continents. We have a one-company, one-team mentality, constantly seeking ways to add value to our clients and your career objectives.

About the role

We are currently seeking a senior associate to join our Construction and Infrastructure team on a full-time permanent basis.

Our practice will provide you the opportunity to undertake contentious construction law work. Strong skills and experience in this area of practice are required.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have at least 5+ years of construction experience at a well-regarded firm or sophisticated in-house environment. You will be commercially astute, have a strong eye for detail, and be a team player. In addition, you will have a demonstrated willingness to build effective relationships with blue-chip clients.

In return we offer an opportunity to get involved in high-profile matters and provide a collegial team environment where quality work is recognised and rewarded.

The practice group leader, Sandra Steele has more than 20 years' experience advising on contentious construction law matters and is recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific for Construction in Australia, 2018 - 2024. She has extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation as well as litigation and alternative dispute resolution in the project management, construction, engineering, and infrastructure project sectors.

What does the role involve?

- Drafting and negotiating construction documentation
- Providing advice and managing construction disputes including adjudications
- Running litigation matters primarily in the supreme court and arbitrations, across various jurisdictions internationally and in Australia
- Active participant in business development and client relationship activities
- Develop the capacity of colleagues to deliver high-quality legal advice through on-the-job training and supervision, team meetings, and matter de-briefs
- Contribute to the firm's learning and development program in the area of specialty
- Contribute knowledge and learning resources, including precedents

We look to recruit talented people, then provide the opportunities and support for them to achieve their best. Join us and you will join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional client service.

The extras

K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Initiatives include:

- Structured mentoring program
- Strategic planning program for business development
- Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
- Flexible working options
- Salary continuance insurance

About Us

The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience, K&L Gates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally.

K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career.

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