Lawyer (3-4PQE) - Major Projects & Construction

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer to join our Band-1 Major Projects and Construction team in Sydney on a full-time basis. Working closely with partners Graham Read and Katherine Mallik, you will be working alongside a high-performing team advising on major and high-profile construction projects nationally.

This role will see you act for a wide range of public and private sector clients across the infrastructure, transport, and engineering industries, including high-profile Commonwealth and State agencies. You will also act on major cross-border infrastructure projects.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have :

• 2 – 4 years’ experience with a background in front-end construction matters
• High-quality private practice experience and exposure to public sector work will be highly regarded
• Strong academic performance
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• The ability to provide timely, accurate, and commercially astute advice
• A strong sense of purpose, ambition, and dedication to legal excellence and delivering exceptional client service.

The Major Projects and Construction team

Our Band-1 ranked Major Projects and Construction team is one of the largest dedicated construction practices in the Asia Pacific region, working on some of the most significant infrastructure, construction, engineering, and contract mining projects in the region for public and private participants.

We advise the full spectrum of participants, from owners, developers, and project sponsors to Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, financiers, project managers, consultants, and contractors and remain the law firm of choice for infrastructure and construction projects.

If you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements; please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to .

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As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.

As part of this innovative team, you will be working across major national, government, and global clients, collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it.

We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers, we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious, and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return, we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us, you can expand your experience, develop your skill set, and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.

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