Senior Associate: Construction

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• High-profile disputes: Work on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes across litigation, arbitration, adjudication and other formal dispute resolution processes.
• End-to-end exposure: Be involved across the full project lifecycle, from procurement and project delivery through to major claims, disputes and resolution.
• Top-tier client work: Act for leading institutional investors, government bodies, developers, contractors and other major participants across the construction and infrastructure sector.
• Direct Partner exposure: Work closely with experienced construction Partners on significant matters, with strong mentoring, hands-on guidance and meaningful responsibility.
• Clear progression: Join a growing national Construction, Infrastructure & Projects practice with genuine opportunities to develop your profile, deepen your expertise and progress your career.

About your new employer:

• National platform: Join a highly regarded Australian law firm with a strong and growing Construction, Infrastructure & Projects practice.
• Major project exposure: Work with leading organisations, institutional clients and government bodies across significant construction and infrastructure projects and disputes.
• Supportive culture: Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team with strong Partner access, structured development, genuine career progression and meaningful pro bono opportunities

About the role:

• Run major disputes: Work on complex, high-value construction disputes across NSW courts and tribunals, arbitration and Security of Payment adjudications.
• Get into the detail: Advise on claims involving delay, cost, quality, contractual risk and issues arising throughout project delivery.
• Be involved before disputes escalate: Support clients during procurement and construction, helping manage live claims and resolve issues as projects progress.
• Broaden your construction expertise: Build experience across advisory work and project documentation alongside a strong disputes-focused practice.
• Step up your responsibility: Work directly with experienced Partners on significant matters while also mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and paralegals.

The ideal candidate:

• Must be 5 – 8 years post admission experience as a lawyer.  
• Construction disputes experience gained within a well-regarded construction practice.
• Experience across NSW courts and tribunals, with exposure to Security of Payment adjudications.
• Strong drafting, written and verbal communication skills, with sound commercial judgement.
• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to thrive in a busy, collaborative environment.
• A genuine interest in construction law and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor more junior team members.

If this role does not align with your experience 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 advice and interview preparation tailored to the role.
• We provide market insights into team culture, salary expectations and career progression.
• Naiman Clarke has over 25 years of experience recruiting exclusively within the legal sector.

Contact Amy Brown today!

• Please quote reference number AB/59030.
• Email: abrown@naimanclarke.com.au
• Alternatively, click apply and email your resume in Word format.

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