Lawyer: Back-End Construction

8 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description

Associate: Back-End Construction

What's in it for you?

  • Exposure to major national and cross-border infrastructure projects.
  • Opportunity to work closely with Chambers-ranked partners and leading clients.
  • Build deep industry expertise across construction, energy and renewables.
  • Supportive, flexible work culture with strong career progression pathways.
  • 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 back-end construction matters for major infrastructure and energy projects.
  • Work across renewables, transport, power, water and public infrastructure sectors.
  • Manage disputes and provide strategic risk and contract advice.
  • Collaborate with teams nationally to deliver seamless client service.

The ideal candidate:

  • 2-4 years' PQE in back-end construction, infrastructure or contract-based law.
  • Strong academic record and top-tier or international firm experience preferred.
  • Excellent drafting, technical and commercial advisory skills.
  • Client-focused, proactive and confident communicator.
  • Team-oriented with flexibility to work across multiple jurisdictions.

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/52873.
  • Call or text:
  • Email:
  • LinkedIn message: Taylor Devenport | LinkedIn

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

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