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Projects Lawyer

Arguably the strongest Projects practice in Australia – based in Brisbane! 2 x roles in the team. Call Ross Dakin at Peppercorn on 0431267250

Reference No: 3987688
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Permanent / Full Time
  • Work across full project lifecycle from concept to completion
  • Lots of work in the renewables and energy sector in particular
  • Develop your career towards in-house or international options
Projects Lawyers | Top-Tier Firm | Brisbane Two roles available — join one of Australia’s premier Projects practices.

Why join this team?

  • Work across the full project lifecycle — from early strategy and development through to delivery and completion
  • Extensive pipeline of matters in renewables, energy, major infrastructure and transport
  • Genuine pathways into in-house, secondment and national opportunities
  • Be mentored by nationally recognised, Chambers-ranked Partners
  • Top-tier training, remuneration and career development

About the Firm

This is not just another Projects team — it is regarded as one of Australia’s strongest and most sophisticated practices, sitting within a truly top-tier national firm.

The Brisbane office has built a reputation for being deeply embedded in high-profile, nation-shaping projects. With multiple award-winning Partners at the helm, the team is known for acting on complex and strategically significant matters across the country.

Continued growth means the firm is now seeking to appoint two lawyers — from 12 months PAE through to senior level (7+ PAE) — to join the Brisbane practice.

The Work

You will work across a diverse range of major projects, including:

  • Renewables & Energy – wind, solar, hydrogen, transmission
  • Major Infrastructure – road, rail, transport, social infrastructure
  • Large-scale Property Development
  • Mining & Resources
  • Complex PPP and government-led projects

From front-end structuring and procurement through to delivery and risk management, you will be trusted to work closely with clients, draft and negotiate key project documents, and contribute to projects that have tangible impact across Australia.

This is some of the highest-calibre projects work available in Queensland, with real access to clients and responsibilities well above your PAE.

Benefits

  • Top-tier salary + bonus structure
  • Strong national brand with secondment opportunities
  • Pathways to in-house, government, or sector-specific project roles
  • Supportive team culture with genuine flexibility
  • Exceptional mentoring from market-leading partners

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion, contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431 267 250, quoting reference 3987688.

To apply, please submit your resume in Word format using the link below.