Looking for high-quality construction work without sacrificing your work-life balance? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded construction and infrastructure team led by a Partner recognised in both Best Lawyers Australia and Doyle's Guide for expertise in Construction Law. Working with a broad range of public and private sector clients, you'll gain exposure to significant infrastructure and construction disputes while being part of a team that genuinely values flexibility, collaboration and long-term career development. The Opportunity Due to continued growth, this national firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Brisbane Construction team. You will work closely with respected leaders in the field on a diverse range of contentious construction matters, acting for: Engineering consultants Builders and contractors Developers Project managers Certifiers Valuers Government and private sector clients The team is known for handling technically challenging disputes and delivering commercially focused solutions across some of Australia's most significant projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of matters, build meaningful client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice. Key Responsibilities Manage and progress matters with a high degree of autonomy Advise clients on disputes arising under Australian Standard Construction Contracts Conduct adjudications under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act (BIFA) Provide practical, commercially focused advice Build and maintain strong client relationships Work collaboratively with Partners and senior practitioners on complex disputes Why Move Here? This is a firm where quality work and career progression are paired with a genuinely supportive culture. Benefits include: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Genuine work-life balance, with most team members finishing around 5:30pm 16 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, with no qualifying period and superannuation paid throughout Clear and structured career progression pathways Ongoing mentoring, coaching and professional development Study assistance and support for further qualifications Inclusive and social team culture with regular events and firm-wide initiatives Workplace giving and community engagement programs Performance bonuses, milestone recognition and referral incentives Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 3 years' PAE in construction, projects or commercial litigation Experience working on construction disputes or infrastructure matters Strong drafting, analytical and client management skills The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment A genuine interest in building a long-term career in construction law Why Work With Law Staff? For more than 30 years, Law Staff has been partnering with lawyers across Queensland to facilitate strategic and confidential career moves. We take the time to understand what matters most to you and provide honest market insights to help you make informed decisions about your next step. Apply Now To apply in confidence, click APPLY NOW or contact Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au , quoting reference CN180626 , for a confidential discussion. Need to speak outside business hours? No problem. We are happy to arrange a discussion before work, during your lunch break, after hours or on the weekend. Not quite the right opportunity? We'd still love to hear from you. We regularly work on exclusive and unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house legal teams throughout Queensland. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
