Head of Building & Construction

Looking for your chance to lead a Specialist Building and Construction Practice?
  
Are you a Senior Building & Construction lawyer ready to take the next step? This is a rare opportunity to be Head of a specialist Building & Construction practice inside a leading boutique Australian business litigation firm, without the red tape of top-tier or the isolation of starting your own practice.
  
Why You’ll Love This Role

• Leadership with impact: Shape and scale a specialist practice in Sydney, backed by proven systems and strong demand.
• High-quality work: Act on disputes ($100k–$5m) for commercially minded clients who value expertise and exceptional client management.
• Accredited depth: more Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation than most NSW firms.
• Not starting from scratch: Existing pipeline, internal referrals, and marketing strategies already generating work

  
What’s on Offer

• Pathway to equity and long-term career progression
• Strategic remuneration rewarding leadership, BD, and growth + fee-earner commissions
• Leadership training, CPD budget, and mentoring from Senior Partners
• Dedicated marketing and talent support to help you build your team
• A genuine People First culture with low turnover and strong engagement

  
Who We’re Looking For

• A Senior Building & Construction Lawyer
• Accredited Specialist or equivalent depth and credibility
• Enjoys mentoring and leading others
• Entrepreneurial mindset, keen to build something meaningful inside a well-run firm
• Comfortable with being supported with business development (what a perk!): content creation, networking, webinars, LinkedIn presence
• A known expert in the field with strong industry connections (HIA or similar associations)

  
Confidentiality guaranteed.
To apply or learn more, click Apply Now, email elizabeth@connectedpeople.com.au or call Elizabeth Petersen on 0455 326 852 for a confidential conversation.