Special Counsel - 8+ yrs PQE | Construction (Back-End)
- 05/12/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
The Firm
This well regarded mid-tier firm has a strong reputation across property, construction and commercial practice areas, with a growing client base consisting of major property developers, builders and construction companies.
Known for its approachable culture, flexibility and long term career pathways, the firm continues to expand while maintaining a supportive and collaborative environment. With consistent workflows and a modern, balanced approach to legal practice, it is an ideal home for senior lawyers seeking both autonomy and progression.
The firm invests heavily in its people, offering structured development programs, partnership pathways, excellent wellbeing initiatives and a full suite of professional benefits. Their teams are well resourced, and support staff such as law clerks are readily available to ensure senior lawyers can focus on high value work.
The Role
Reporting directly to a respected Partner, you will take the lead on a range of construction matters, with a focus on back-end construction litigation. The role will also offer exposure to front-end advisory work where appropriate, ensuring a well-rounded construction practice.
You will manage your own files with full autonomy while having the support of a strong, stable team around you. The client work is high quality and commercially focused, with most matters stemming from long standing relationships with developers, builders and construction companies.
This is a senior, strategic role suited to a lawyer who enjoys running their own practice, building client relationships and shaping the direction of the construction offering. Partnership progression is a very real prospect.
Key features of the role include:
The firm takes pride in their high calibre service to clients, whilst maintaining a friendly, down to earth culture, with regular social events, team functions and celebration of achievements and milestones. It is an environment where senior lawyers enjoy real autonomy, trust from leadership and long term career opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential
This well regarded mid-tier firm has a strong reputation across property, construction and commercial practice areas, with a growing client base consisting of major property developers, builders and construction companies.
Known for its approachable culture, flexibility and long term career pathways, the firm continues to expand while maintaining a supportive and collaborative environment. With consistent workflows and a modern, balanced approach to legal practice, it is an ideal home for senior lawyers seeking both autonomy and progression.
The firm invests heavily in its people, offering structured development programs, partnership pathways, excellent wellbeing initiatives and a full suite of professional benefits. Their teams are well resourced, and support staff such as law clerks are readily available to ensure senior lawyers can focus on high value work.
The Role
Reporting directly to a respected Partner, you will take the lead on a range of construction matters, with a focus on back-end construction litigation. The role will also offer exposure to front-end advisory work where appropriate, ensuring a well-rounded construction practice.
You will manage your own files with full autonomy while having the support of a strong, stable team around you. The client work is high quality and commercially focused, with most matters stemming from long standing relationships with developers, builders and construction companies.
This is a senior, strategic role suited to a lawyer who enjoys running their own practice, building client relationships and shaping the direction of the construction offering. Partnership progression is a very real prospect.
Key features of the role include:
- Predominantly construction litigation work with some front end exposure
- Fully autonomous file management and decision making responsibility
- Strong pipeline of matters from developers and commercial builders
- Support from dedicated law clerks for administrative and file support
- Hybrid working options
- Clear partnership pathways within a stable and growing practice
- Adaptable and flexible work arrangements
- Salary continuance insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Structured training and professional development programs
- Membership to relevant professional and industry associations
- Study assistance
- Incentive scheme for client introductions
- Health & wellbeing programs
- Social and inclusive environment
The firm takes pride in their high calibre service to clients, whilst maintaining a friendly, down to earth culture, with regular social events, team functions and celebration of achievements and milestones. It is an environment where senior lawyers enjoy real autonomy, trust from leadership and long term career opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential