A specialist role at the intersection of construction and regulatory compliance.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for a lawyer with experience in, or a strong interest in, project delivery, disputes and regulatory compliance (3-5 PQE) to join our leading Projects team in Melbourne.
Working alongside experienced construction and projects lawyers, you'll advise on major commercial and infrastructure projects across Australia.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients on matters ranging from commercial and residential construction developments to large-scale infrastructure projects, providing strategic advice on regulatory compliance, contractual issues, risk management and dispute avoidance.
Whether your experience is in disputes and litigation, construction law, or public law, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise and play a key role in a growing and dynamic practice.
As part of our highly regarded Projects team, you will:
Advise clients on compliance with building legislation, statutory processes, regulatory proceedings and appeals in the construction and infrastructure sectors
Advise on project strategy, contract administration, and contractual claims
Support clients across contentious and non-contentious matters, including civil litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution
Work closely with senior lawyers on high-profile and complex matters
Build strong relationships with leading clients across Australia and APAC
Develop your technical and commercial skills through exposure to market-leading work
About you
We're looking for a commercially minded lawyer who is curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to work on industry-defining projects.
You will bring:
Australian legal qualifications and 3-5 years' post-qualification experience
Experience in civil litigation, and/or public law, ideally with exposure to the construction or infrastructure sectors
Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A genuine interest in working closely with clients to solve complex challenges
Strong academic qualifications, enthusiasm, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
About the team
Our Projects practice is recognised as one of Australia's leading construction and infrastructure teams.
We advise on some of the country's largest and most complex projects across renewable energy, transport, utilities, and social infrastructure. Working across every stage of the project lifecycle, we provide strategic, commercial, and practical advice to help clients successfully deliver critical projects.
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where development is a genuine priority. With access to experienced mentors, meaningful client exposure, and high-quality work, you'll have every opportunity to accelerate your career and deepen your expertise.
Applications
If you're looking to move beyond traditional construction law and play a hands-on role in delivering some of the region's most significant infrastructure and energy projects, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is being exclusively managed by the Pinsent Masons Talent Acquisition team. For a confidential discussion, please contact Kara Powell at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Australian legal qualifications
- 3-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Experience or strong interest in project delivery, disputes and regulatory compliance
- Experience in civil litigation and/or public law
- Exposure to construction or infrastructure sectors
- Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong academic qualifications and commitment to ongoing professional development
What We Do
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.
