Infrastructure & Construction Senior Associate (Brisbane)

Ashurst is seeking a Senior Associate for its Infrastructure & Construction team in Brisbane. The role involves working on major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport sector. Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commercial mindset. Ashurst offers flexible work options, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. This position is not remote and is full-time based in Brisbane.
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
• Flexible work options
• Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
• We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
• We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of high calibre matters, our Projects & Energy Transition team in Brisbane are looking for a Senior Associate with a background in major projects and a commercial mindset to join our leading practice.

In this role you will work closely with clients on projects relating to the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects, with a focus on the transport sector.

About You
• 6 years or more post admission experience in a projects, infrastructure or construction practice area, gained within a top-tier or mid-tier firm, or in-house;
• Passionate about the sectors that we work in and sees the big picture beyond legal issues;
• Exceptional ability to build meaningful and long-lasting relationships with colleagues and clients;
• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively, bring lawyers into matter workstreams, and actively mentor lawyers;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Advanced drafting skills;
• A commercial approach while remaining legally appropriate having regard to all broader circumstances;
• Very strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills; and
• Ability to be team-focused and also work independently.

For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.