Senior Associate – Construction Disputes | Flexibility + Hybrid Working

Senior Associate – Construction Disputes role with flexibility, hybrid options and a genuinely supportive team.

3 Takeaways:

• Hybrid/WFH options (experience & performance aligned)
• Wellbeing allowance, extra leave initiatives + strong support
• Social, inclusive culture with high-quality construction work

About the Client:

Our client is a specialist firm with a strong reputation advising corporate clients across Australia. They’re known for pairing top-tier matters with a people-first culture—where flexibility is practical, development is ongoing, and teams enjoy working together.

About the Position:

Our client is looking for a Senior Associate (5+ PAE) with a back-end construction disputes background to join our clients’ team within a well-regarded Construction, Projects & Infrastructure practice.
You’ll work alongside experienced partners on significant matters across Queensland and nationally, with exposure to work such as:

• High-value construction and engineering disputes
• Claims involving delay, disruption, defects and variations
• Security of Payment strategy and adjudication preparation
• Contract interpretation issues and dispute avoidance advisory
• Acting for principals, contractors, developers, subcontractors and insurers

This is a role for someone who wants stimulating disputes, real client contact, and the ability to work in a way that supports life outside the office.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years’ PAE in construction disputes / construction litigation (back-end focus)
• Strong written work product and the ability to communicate clearly with clients
• Sound technical grasp of construction contract principles and dispute processes
• Organised, calm under pressure and able to juggle competing deadlines
• A positive, team-oriented approach

On Offer: If flexibility and team culture matter to you, our client has built the role around both:

Hybrid + flexibility that works in practice

• WFH / hybrid arrangements available, tailored to your experience, autonomy and billings
• A culture that supports sensible flexibility—focused on outcomes, not presenteeism
• Supportive resourcing and collaboration to help you meet deadlines without burnout

Benefits that back your wellbeing and lifestyle

• Wellbeing program + annual wellbeing allowance
• Access to mental health support and a workplace trained to support it
• Additional leave initiatives, including flexible, gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Public holiday swap policy for added personal flexibility

A team you’ll actually enjoy being part of

• Engaged leaders who are approachable and invested in their people
• Active social calendar, weekly morning teas and a friendly, inclusive environment
• Meaningful D&I programs with committees that create real participation and change

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/