Commercial & Building and Construction Lawyer

Brunet Law | Brisbane | In-office / Hybrid | Part-time or Full-time Brunet Law is a Brisbane-based boutique firm practising in building and construction, commercial law, insolvency, and disputes. We act predominantly for builders, developers, contractors, and business owners, providing practical, commercially focused advice.

We are seeking a Commercial and Building & Construction Lawyer to join our growing practice. This role is suited to a lawyer who is confident with drafting and advisory work and wants meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear pathway to progression.

The Role You will work closely with the Director team across front-end advisory and transactional matters, with exposure to disputes as they arise.

Your work will include:

Drafting and reviewing building contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and trade terms and conditions

Advising on variations, delays, extensions of time, payment claims, defects, and contractual risk allocation

Drafting and advising on commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply agreements, shareholder agreements, and asset sale documentation

Providing clear, commercially grounded advice to clients (often builders and business owners)

Assisting with dispute strategy and preparation where matters elevate to litigation, adjudication, or insolvency contexts

Managing files with increasing autonomy, with appropriate supervision and support

About You This role is designed for a lawyer who:

Has experience in commercial law, building and construction, or a related practice area

Is confident drafting contracts and advising clients, not just researching or assisting

Communicates clearly and practically with clients

Enjoys responsibility and wants to be trusted with real work and real clients

The Firm & What We Offer Brunet Law is intentionally boutique and commercially focused. We offer:

High-quality work without large-firm bureaucracy

Direct access to clients and decision-makers

Flexible working arrangements (part-time or full-time, in-office or hybrid)

A supportive environment with real mentoring and skill development

Exposure to commercial, construction and disputes matters

Salary commensurate with experience

How to Apply Applications are treated confidentially.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and areas of interest.

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