Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure

Why Sparke Helmore?

As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.

At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.

Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.

We have a growth opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Construction & Infrastructure team in Newcastle, Melbourne, or Brisbane working with Partners, Paul Tobin and Carly Roberts.

About the team and the work

• Be a leader in a highly regarded, inclusive team of construction, procurement and infrastructure experts who regularly work with government agencies, state-owned corporations, and large companies.

• Work directly with two partners who are senior procurement and infrastructure lawyers and can provide mentorship relating to all phases of projects from conception, tendering and documentation to contract and claim administration and dispute resolution.

• This team regularly advises all levels of government on major procurement, construction, and infrastructure projects, as well as energy and resources companies, property developers and major contractors.

• We will invest in you and your career with genuine progression opportunities available. You will be supported, challenged and given the space to grow.

Market recognition

• Recommended by Doyles Guide for Construction and Infrastructure Litigation

• Standout Winner: 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025

• Ranked 16th in Lawyers Weekly’s Top 25 Attraction Firms, 2025

• Fastest Growing Mid-Tier Firm – AFR, 2025

About you

• At least 5+ years' experience in construction law from a well-regarded practice.

• Experience in either front-end (procurement, contract drafting/negotiation) or back-end (disputes, claims, and litigation) work for large construction or infrastructure projects is essential. Experience in both is highly desirable.

• As this team continues to grow, your leadership and mentoring skills will be an integral part of ensuring the continued success and growth of the team.

What Sparke Helmore can offer you

Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.

We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us

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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307.