Our client is a boutique corporate and commercial law firm headquartered in Brisbane CBD, with offices across multiple Australian states. The firm advises a sophisticated client base spanning developers, contractors, project managers, infrastructure owners, and high-net-worth individuals.

Positioned as a genuine alternative to the larger commercial firms, they deliver top-tier advice at rates that reflect their lean, high-quality team model. Construction and infrastructure is one of the firm's cornerstone practice areas, with a strong pipeline of active project mandates across Queensland and beyond.

Salary and Features of the position:

This is a strong move for a junior construction lawyer who wants technical growth, commercial pressure, client exposure and support from senior practitioners who are close to the work.

• $115,000–$145,000 package
• Construction and infrastructure as a cornerstone practice area
• Sophisticated client base across developers, contractors, project managers, infrastructure owners and high-net-worth individuals
• Quality advice model, not a large-firm hierarchy
• Brisbane CBD location with flexibility built into the working model
• Collaborative, collegiate culture with real responsibility

About the role

You will work across fast-moving construction and infrastructure mandates where clients need clear, commercially grounded advice during live project delivery, negotiations and disputes.

• Drafting, reviewing and advising on head contracts and subcontracts, including AS 4000, AS 2124, NEC and bespoke forms
• Advising contractors, subcontractors and developers on contract variations
• Advising on claims for extensions of time, delay and disruption issues
• Security of payment claims and adjudication strategy under BIFA/BCIPA
• Defects disputes and practical completion issues
• Advising project stakeholders during live project delivery
• Supporting negotiations with principals and project managers in high-pressure commercial environments

Requirements for the position: 

• 2-4 years PQE in construction, infrastructure or commercial law
• Private practice background
• Demonstrated experience advising on building and construction contracts
• Head contractor, subcontractor or developer-side experience
• Exposure to security of payment, contract variations, delay claims or defect disputes preferred
• Strong technical drafting and written advisory skills
• Commercially minded and able to give practical, actionable advice
• Resilient, organised and comfortable managing multiple active matters
• Queensland admission or eligibility for interstate admission

To apply or for a confidential conversation, contact Karl Stanley at Gorilla Jobs: E: karl@gorillajobs.com.au | M: 0468 713 572 All enquiries are treated as strictly confidential.