Construction Lawyer

3 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Holding Redlich Full time $80,000 - $150,000 per year

About The Role
We are seeking a talented construction lawyer to join one of Queensland's preeminent Construction, Infrastructure and Projects teams. Recognised for its depth of expertise and the calibre of its work, our team is at the forefront of major construction law matters across the State and beyond. With a genuine commitment to developing our lawyers in a large specialist team environment, you will have opportunities at both a local and national level to receive mentoring and training from a broad range of experts in the field, including peers and senior leaders.

You will assist clients in the context of varied and large-scale projects over a range of sectors including transport and social infrastructure, residential, renewables, commercial, and industrial working for a mix of project owners (including government), major contractors and engineering companies. You will work with clients to manage disputes during and after the delivery of projects, including in the context of adjudications and expert determinations, and act in high-value and complex litigation and arbitration. In that context, you will be expected to prepare advices, draft evidence and legal submissions for adjudications and expert determinations and have day-to-day conduct of litigious matters and instructing Counsel and technical experts as well as supervise paralegals and lawyers in the team.

Your clients will include government, developers, multi-national engineering companies and some of the largest head contractors in the country.

About You
The successful candidate will be 3-6 years PAE and ideally have project delivery/ back-end construction or infrastructure experience with sound knowledge of the sector. We will however consider strong litigation lawyers who are adept at civil procedure, particularly those with experience from the mining, resources or energy sectors and are seeking a long-term career within construction. You will enjoy the dynamics of working in a collaborative team with a strong commitment to achieving client outcomes and a desire to continually develop your technical capability.

In addition to the above, you will have the following skills/ attributes:

  • Ability to analyse and solve complex legal issues
  • Excellent technical skills and a keen eye for detail
  • Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines within a fluid work environment while meeting client expectations
  • High level interpersonal skills and the ability to adjust your communication style based on your audience and positively influence desired outcomes
  • An active team member who is committed to supporting others to reach shared goals
  • The necessary skills to use discretion and deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately
  • A desire and capability to impart knowledge, supervise and mentor less experienced members of the team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that operates on some of the Country's most high-profile and interesting projects whilst being part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee Benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

  • A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
  • Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
  • Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

  • Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
  • Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
  • Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards
  • Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
  • Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:

  • Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
  • Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
  • International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
  • Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What's next?
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on or or Maddy Mathers, People & Development Advisor on or

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.



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