Commercial Construction Associate

11 hours ago


Gold Coast City, Australia ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA Full time

Commercial Construction Associate - Gold Coast

We are looking for an Associate and Senior Associate level lawyer (2-6y PQE) with demonstrated front-end drafting experience in construction, procurement or commercial matters (ideally all three). All of our lawyers are encouraged to work on both front-end drafting matters and back-end dispute matters.

Responsibilities

- Drafting and developing contract and procurement documentation for principals (including government agencies), contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, with exposure to some of Queensland’s largest local government projects

- Preparing suites of precedent and template documents for use by government clients, developers and contractors

- Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with legislative changes and other required updates

- Negotiating contracts, including managing departures and participating in face-to-face negotiations

- Advising on contract management, procurement processes, probity considerations and broader legal issues relating to major projects

- Assisting with dispute resolution and, where required, litigation matters

- Working closely within a collaborative team, delegating tasks where appropriate, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to a supportive learning environment; maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality legal outcomes

About You

- Professional, personable and positive

- Focused on delivering solutions and results

- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills

- Supportive and encouraging of colleagues

- Skilled in managing competing priorities and deadlines

- Confident working both collaboratively and independently

- A natural leader who is able to guide and develop others

What We Offer

- The chance to work on major, high-profile projects in a supportive and flexible environment

- A competitive remuneration package

- A centrally located office, close to cafés, restaurants and walking tracks

- A hybrid work model to support balance and flexibility

- A friendly, approachable and social team culture

- Paid parental leave

- Regular social events and team activities

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

- A pet-friendly workplace

- Reasonable and achievable billable targets

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Joseph Chalita on +61 2 8289 3125 for a confidential discussion.

About the job

- Contract Type: Permanent

- Specialism: Legal

- Focus: Corporate & Commercial Law

- Industry: Legal

- Salary: Attractive salary package

- Workplace Type: Hybrid

- Experience Level: Associate

- Location: Gold Coast

Job Reference: Y4FSPW-8923F924

Date posted: 25 September 2025

Consultant: Joseph Chalita

gold-coast legal/corporate-commercial-law 2025-09-26 2025-10-25 legal Gold Coast Queensland AU

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