Senior Associate, Construction Law

Partale

Construction Lawyer with 5-10 years PQE at specialist construction law practice. Advising on major infrastructure projects covering contract drafting and claims management.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in construction law with a focus on contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution. Capable of providing strategic legal guidance while managing client relationships and supporting project delivery teams.

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Construction Contract DraftingDispute Resolution ProcessesStakeholder ManagementCommercial AcumenConstruction Claims Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewNegotiationLegal ResearchLitigation Document PreparationClaims ManagementTender Documentation PreparationRisk AllocationProject Delivery ModelsDispute Avoidance Strategies

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailProactive ApproachAccountability

Industry Keywords

Construction LawPQEConstruction ClaimsSubcontractsProject AgreementsMediationArbitrationExpert DeterminationConstruction-Related InsuranceClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts and project agreements.
Review contractual amendments and identify key commercial and legal risks.
Prepare and review tender documentation and support procurement processes.
Advise on risk allocation, project delivery models, contract administration and contractual entitlements.
Provide practical legal guidance to project and delivery teams.
Prepare and manage construction claims, contractual notices and project correspondence.
Advise on dispute avoidance and early resolution strategies.
Support mediation, expert determination, arbitration and litigation processes.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, submissions and briefs.
Draft pleadings, affidavits and other litigation-related documents.
Advise clients on strategies to achieve commercial outcomes before formal proceedings where possible.
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Work closely with project directors, commercial managers, engineers and technical experts.
Deliver responsive, commercially focused legal advice.
Contribute to knowledge sharing, precedent development and process improvement initiatives.
Support the continued growth and development of the practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years' PQE in construction law.
Strong experience in construction contract drafting, review and negotiation.
Exposure to construction claims, disputes and dispute resolution processes.
Experience advising contractors, subcontractors, developers, project owners or government entities.
Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen and practical problem-solving capability.
The ability to manage matters autonomously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.
Strong front-end construction experience with an interest in expanding into disputes and claims.
Experience or an interest in construction-related insurance matters.
Experience gained within a specialist construction, boutique, national or in-house environment.
A genuine desire to grow long-term within a developing and entrepreneurial practice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts and project agreements.
Review contractual amendments and identify key commercial and legal risks.
Prepare and review tender documentation and support procurement processes.
Advise on risk allocation, project delivery models, contract administration and contractual entitlements.
Provide practical legal guidance to project and delivery teams.
Prepare and manage construction claims, contractual notices and project correspondence.
Advise on dispute avoidance and early resolution strategies.
Support mediation, expert determination, arbitration and litigation processes.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, submissions and briefs.
Draft pleadings, affidavits and other litigation-related documents.
Advise clients on strategies to achieve commercial outcomes before formal proceedings where possible.
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Work closely with project directors, commercial managers, engineers and technical experts.
Deliver responsive, commercially focused legal advice.
Contribute to knowledge sharing, precedent development and process improvement initiatives.
Support the continued growth and development of the practice. 🎯 Requirements
5-10 years' PQE in construction law.
Strong experience in construction contract drafting, review and negotiation.
Exposure to construction claims, disputes and dispute resolution processes.
Experience advising contractors, subcontractors, developers, project owners or government entities.
Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen and practical problem-solving capability.
The ability to manage matters autonomously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.
Strong front-end construction experience with an interest in expanding into disputes and claims.
Experience or an interest in construction-related insurance matters.
Experience gained within a specialist construction, boutique, national or in-house environment.
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