Junior Lawyer (1-2 Years PQE)
- 12/11/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Construction Lawyer to join a growing legal practice. The ideal candidate is confident running matters, takes initiative, and thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment.
You will work on a variety of construction matters, including preparing evidence, managing briefs to counsel, and assisting with trial preparation. The role provides hands on experience on substantial matters, while being fully supported by experienced mentors and a structured team environment.
The team is known for its excellent culture; lawyers enjoy flexibility, strong mentorship, and a genuine focus on professional growth. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers to deliver high quality legal outcomes while maintaining a healthy work life balance.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll join a growing construction law team that values mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration. The team is supportive, approachable, and works on high value matters while maintaining a relaxed, flexible, and people focused culture.
If you’re a confident, proactive Construction Lawyer ready to take ownership of meaningful work, learn from experienced mentors, and grow within a supportive and ambitious practice, this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply now via the APPLY button, or contact Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 // lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.
You will work on a variety of construction matters, including preparing evidence, managing briefs to counsel, and assisting with trial preparation. The role provides hands on experience on substantial matters, while being fully supported by experienced mentors and a structured team environment.
The team is known for its excellent culture; lawyers enjoy flexibility, strong mentorship, and a genuine focus on professional growth. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers to deliver high quality legal outcomes while maintaining a healthy work life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and progress construction law matters from start to finish
- Prepare evidence, briefs to counsel, and assist in trial preparation
- Keep clients informed on costs, progress, and strategy
- Collaborate closely with mentors and support staff to ensure smooth file management
- Maintain high professional and ethical standards
- 1-2 years PQE in construction law or related commercial law matters
- Comfortable managing files autonomously while collaborating with senior lawyers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and client management skills
- Proactive, accountable, and eager to learn from experienced mentors
- Career Growth: Two dedicated career check-ins per year to set goals and plan your development
- Flexible Environment: Four days in the office with one day WFH, tailored to your needs
- Supportive Culture: Work in a friendly, people first team that genuinely invests in your growth
- Wellbeing & Benefits: Tailored support programs, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, social team environment
You’ll join a growing construction law team that values mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration. The team is supportive, approachable, and works on high value matters while maintaining a relaxed, flexible, and people focused culture.
If you’re a confident, proactive Construction Lawyer ready to take ownership of meaningful work, learn from experienced mentors, and grow within a supportive and ambitious practice, this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply now via the APPLY button, or contact Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 // lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.