Associate to Senior Associate, Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Join Sparke Helmore’s Construction, Projects & Infrastructure team as an Associate to Senior Associate. Work on high-profile projects providing strategic advice and support across Australia.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and contracting within construction and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on contract administration and strategic project delivery. Possesses a current security clearance and the ability to engage effectively with high-profile clients and stakeholders.

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Procurement ExperienceContract AdministrationConstruction ProjectsGovernment ContractsSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationProject StructuringAttention to DetailProcurement Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Australian Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsHigh-Profile ClientsStakeholder EngagementWorkshop PresentationsContract Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on confidential, high profile and complex construction and infrastructure projects alongside an industry-leading partner who will invest in your growth, development, and technical ability, providing support and mentoring for career progression.
Assist high-profile clients, including Commonwealth and State Government, on major infrastructure projects around Australia, providing strategic advice on project structuring and delivery.
Hands on project experience in drafting and reviewing procurement and contract documents, support during procurement phase (including presentation at workshops and briefings), negotiating contracts and managing contract administration.
Be part of a cohesive and collaborative team with genuine career progression, development, and flexibility, with opportunities to work closely with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 6+ years' experience, with desirable experience in procurement and contracting, construction, projects, and infrastructure.
Applicants with government contracts/procurement experience are also encouraged to apply.
Interest in procurement and contracting, high level of attention to detail, openness to occasional travel for work / site visits.
A current security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency at Baseline or NV1 level will be highly considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work.
Comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them.