Senior Associate

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Brighton Search Full time

Senior Associate – Construction & Infrastructure Sydney | Major national & cross-border projects | Front-end focus
Our ClientOur client is a global firm with a market-leading presence in Australia. Known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and sector-focused approach, the firm offers a compelling opportunity to work alongside some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the market.
The firm's Projects & Infrastructure team is widely recognised for its expertise across complex infrastructure, technology, government, and defence projects. The team is trusted by governments and private sector clients alike to advise on market-shaping initiatives, innovative structures, and national resilience projects across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
The Sydney team is now seeking a Senior Associate to join this high-performing practice and contribute to its continued growth in infrastructure, government, and defence.
The OpportunityYou'll work closely with leading partners on complex, high-value transactions spanning infrastructure, energy, technology, government and defence. The work is broad and impactful, with opportunities to advise on:Major infrastructure and development projects across transport, energy, health, education, housing, utilities, and technologyPublic Private Partnership (PPP) projects, including structuring, financing, and deliveryInvestment attraction and national resilience projects, including defence and critical infrastructure initiativesSocial impact and innovative financing structures, including housing, healthcare, and educationStrategic advice on complex multi-party and cross-border transactions
This is a highly client-facing role where you will collaborate across practice groups and jurisdictions, contribute to business development, and help shape the future growth of this market-leading team.
About YouTo succeed in this role, you will ideally have:5+ years' experience advising on infrastructure, projects, energy, or defence mattersStrong knowledge of front-end project documentation, PPPs, and complex deal structuresExperience in cross-border or multi-party projects will be highly regardedA commercial and solutions-driven approach, with confidence managing complex matters and engaging directly with clientsA collaborative mindset, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a positive team cultureAn enthusiasm for working at the intersection of infrastructure, energy, technology, and defence
If you are seeking to build your career on cutting-edge projects that drive growth, innovation, and resilience – this is an exceptional opportunity to step into a platform where your work will make a lasting impact.
About Brighton SearchBrighton Search is a specialist legal recruitment agency focused on connecting top-tier lawyers with leading firms across Australia. With a strong candidate-first approach and deep market insight, we take pride in supporting lawyers through pivotal career moves.
Founded by a former in-house recruitment lead at a global top-tier law firm, we understand the nuance and timing involved in legal recruitment - and we partner with individuals and clients with honesty, discretion, and care.
Please do not delay and apply now. For further information or a confidential conversation, please contact Ashley Irving at Brighton Search on or

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