Construction Lawyer – Senior Associate / Special Counsel / Partner
Brisbane | Major Brisbane Firm with National Reach | Partnership Opportunity
A leading Brisbane firm with strong national reach is seeking a senior construction lawyer to join its front-end projects and infrastructure team.
This appointment is flexible: the firm is open to
Senior Associates or Special Counsel stepping into partnership in the short term
, or a
lateral partner
who wants to join a well-resourced, well-established practice.
The successful candidate will join a high-performing team advising on major
property development, front-end construction, energy, renewables and infrastructure
matters.
You'll inherit long-standing firm clients, work on significant national projects, and help drive strategic growth across the practice.
The Opportunity
* Flexible senior appointment
– Senior Associate, Special Counsel, or lateral Partner depending on experience and business case.
* Step into a
thriving practice
with a strong flow of front-end construction work, advisory matters and major project documentation.
* Lead matters involving
D&C, EPC, O&M, consultancy, procurement and development agreements
.
* Significant firm clients include
renewables
(solar, wind, battery, transmission) and large-scale
property development
.
* Real autonomy to manage clients, run files and contribute to practice strategy.
* For senior lawyers, a clear and genuine
runway to partnership
with full support from the firm's leadership.
About You
We're very interested in speaking with lawyers who have:
* 8–15+ years PAE
in front-end construction, major projects or infrastructure.
* A strong track record acting for
developers, contractors, utilities, engineering firms or government
.
* Experience drafting and negotiating major construction and project agreements.
* Confidence leading client relationships and contributing to business development.
* An interest in building or growing a practice within a collaborative national platform.
* For partner-level applicants, a modest portable practice or strong networks in the market would be highly regarded but not essential.
Why This Firm?
* A major Brisbane firm with
national capability, national clients and national matters
.
* Strong cross-practice support from property, planning, corporate, and energy teams.
* A culture that genuinely backs senior lawyers stepping up to partnership.
* Stable leadership, transparent promotion pathways and flexibility in how you structure your practice.
* High-quality clients, modern systems, and a brand with long-standing credibility in Queensland.
Confidential Discussion
Whether you are a Senior Associate or Special Counsel ready to take the next step, or a partner seeking a more collaborative and better-resourced platform, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
For a confidential conversation, please contact
Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on or email