Lawyer, Construction Litigation

If you’re a construction lawyer in Australia thinking about an international move, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come up often.

A top-tier global firm in Hong Kong is looking for a junior construction disputes lawyer to join a lean, high-performing team working on major, high-value international disputes and arbitration matters across Asia.

This is a chance to step straight into premium disputes work at scale — not small matters — while dramatically upgrading your exposure, earnings, and career trajectory.

The Role

You will join a leading construction team with a strong focus on contentious work, advising on:

• International arbitration and major construction disputes
• Complex, high-value infrastructure and development matters
• Construction litigation and dispute strategy
• Supporting on large-scale, cross-border matters

This isn’t a “standard” overseas move — it’s a career accelerator.

What you will be doing

• Advising on major construction disputes and international arbitration
• Working on high-value infrastructure and development matters
• Supporting on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Getting hands-on experience in live, large-scale matters

The work is currently heavily disputes-led, with a strong pipeline of arbitration mandates.

What we’re looking for

• 3–6 years’ PQE
• Construction litigation experience (non-negotiable)
• Strong academics
• A genuine interest in living and building a career in Hong Kong

Language skills:

• Cantonese or Mandarin required

The upside

• Top-of-market salary
• 15% tax environment (significant net uplift vs AU)
• Relocation package provided
• Visa sponsorship available if needed
• Clear pathway to international expertise

This is a high-performing team that will offer you top-tier work, faster development, and serious career progression.

If you’ve been waiting for the right offshore move — not just any move — this is it. Please submit you CV to [email protected] or hit apply!

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