Senior Construction Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Moray & Agnew Full time

About Us

We are a leading Australian law firm with an unparalleled reputation in our markets. Our partners and legal expertise have consistently been recognised by prominent industry publications, including Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers, and Doyle's Guide.

Our teams are organised into three strategic pillars:

  • Insurance – covering commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance, and statutory classes like workers' compensation and compulsory third party.
  • Commercial & Workplace – spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation, and workplace law.
  • Government – encompassing local, state, and federal government.

We serve clients across various sectors, including insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state, and local government. With over 750 talented professionals, we provide top-quality legal advice and representation nationwide, backed by exceptional client service and support across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth, and Cairns.

Career Advancement Opportunities

We value technical excellence and collegiality, offering a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional. As a senior lawyer, you'll be involved in the entire lifecycle of large construction projects throughout Australia, including negotiation of commercial agreements, strategic project advice, risk minimisation and management, and disputes.

This role is suitable for candidates wishing to work either full-time or part-time, with flexible working arrangements available. You're encouraged to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.

Your Role

You'll be an admitted lawyer with at least 5 years' post-admission experience, bringing strong experience in construction law, both front-end and back-end. Your dedication to providing exceptional customer service will be highly valued. We seek someone who enjoys autonomy while having the support of a growing team.

We require:

  • A keen interest in training and mentoring a dynamic team.
  • Exceptional organisational skills.
  • A mature and professional approach, combined with a commercial mindset.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Self-confidence and initiative.

Benefits of Working with Us

We offer a range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including flexible working arrangements, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental leave, continuous learning and development programs, mentoring opportunities, diversity and inclusion policies, and a supportive work environment.



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