Solicitor - Construction - Brisbane

About the Role

Join our leading Construction legal practice as a Solicitor with 2-3 years post-qualification experience in our Brisbane office. This position offers an exceptional platform to grow your career within a supportive, high-achieving team while working on some of Australia’s landmark infrastructure developments. You will be collaborating closely with Partner Shannon Etwell and other team members, receiving continuous guidance and gaining practical legal exposure.

The team specialises in comprehensive advice concerning the early stages of construction projects and major infrastructure matters. This includes evaluating risks, structuring projects, choosing delivery models, and drafting and negotiating contracts. You will develop expertise in these areas and contribute to complex, high-value deals involving prominent clients in energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors. Projects include the Gabba Arena Project, Brisbane Stadium, Cross River Rail, Gold Coast Athletes Village, the Wave, Waterfront developments, and significant solar, wind, BESS, transmission, and gas power projects, as well as key data centre constructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on front-end construction legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex construction and project contracts.
• Support analysis and risk assessment related to construction projects.
• Engage proactively in client relationship building and internal collaboration.

Candidate Attributes

• Demonstrated expertise in front-end construction law.
• Experience drafting sophisticated construction and project documentation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a desire to keep informed about developments in the construction industry to enhance legal service delivery.
• Strong client service orientation and collaborative teamwork approach.
• Openness to adopting new technologies, including AI-driven legal tools, to advance professional skills.

About Mallesons

Mallesons is a premier independent Australian law firm, with nearly two centuries of history in delivering comprehensive and strategic legal services across various markets. We respect and honour the traditional custodians of the lands where we operate. Our independence allows us to combine top-tier full-service expertise with leading advisers to help clients navigate complexity with confidence.

Why Choose Us?

We foster careers that span globally. At Mallesons, ambitions know no limits; diversity and inclusion are central to our culture. You will collaborate with exceptional professionals, enhance your capabilities, and contribute meaningfully to impactful work. Our firm provides numerous wellbeing programs, benefits, and supportive policies to empower your professional growth and success.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as candidates from diverse backgrounds. We value and leverage the strengths brought by diverse life experiences concerning gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability, and life stage. If you have a strong passion for quality legal work and skill development but feel concerned about meeting all criteria, we still encourage you to apply and discuss how you might thrive here. Inclusive hiring practices and workplace adjustments are available upon request.

Additional Information

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, eligibility to work in Australia with the appropriate visas and approvals is required. For inquiries, please contact the Senior Resourcing Consultant.