Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Clayton Utz Full time $80,000 - $180,000 per year

Seeking a remarkable Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate to join our Brisbane Major Projects & Construction practice

  • Join a tier-one ranked Major Projects & Construction practice
  • Contribute to one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region
  • Work on some the biggest and most sophisticated infrastructure projects in Queensland

The role
We have an opportunity for a Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate to join our back-end Brisbane Major Projects and Construction team. We are seeking a strong litigator to join the practice, construction experience is desirable.

Working with our reputable Partners Dale Brackin and Frazer Moss, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and contribute to a market recognised, high performing practice. We act on major government infrastructure projects and a range of private sector projects across Australia, particularly in the procurement and transport sectors. You will be exposed to complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution, ensuring a seamless service to our clients.

Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Minimum 4 years PQE with solid dispute resolution experience. Construction experience is desirable
  • The ability to hit the ground running and deliver exceptional service to our clients
  • A proactive approach to your work and mentoring junior staff
  • The ability to interact confidently with our clients and build meaningful relationships
  • The desire to work as part of close-knit, collaborative and high-performing team

In our Major Projects and Construction practice, you will find:

  • You are part of a team and community at the forefront of development of construction law in Australia
  • Partners with collaborative and supportive leadership styles, with a genuine understanding of how to balance high performance with a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to work and life
  • The ability to learn from leaders in the industry, working on some of the largest and most high-profile projects and procurements in the country
  • The opportunity to challenge yourself with exposure to a variety of different clients and matters, across various industry sectors

How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details
Jennifer Sanderson,

Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to

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Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.

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