*NEW* Construction Senior Associate or SC

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CN061224
Published: 15 days ago
Become part of a prominent mid-tier national Australian law firm celebrated for its stellar reputation. This esteemed firm provides exceptional training, mentorship, and an extraordinary work-life balance, resulting in a remarkable employee retention rate. It's highly regarded as an employer of choice, known for its collaborative culture, attracting Partners and lawyers from both international and top-tier firms for these reasons.

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION OPPORTUNITY
As part of the Construction Team, you will play a pivotal role, supporting Partners in providing expert legal advice. The quality of their work is seeing them on the other side of top-tiers. Your responsibilities may span a diverse range of areas, including
  • Large project disputes
  • Arbitrations and expert determinations
  • Security of Payment claims including adjudications
  • Highly complex and high-value litigation
  • Contract risk management.  
You will have the daily conduct of matters, acting for public and private sector project owners, major contractors and engineering companies. 

6+ YEARS  PAE SENIOR ASSOCIATE or SPECIAL COUNSEL
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a minimum of 6 years of PAE, preferably from a specialist, mid-tier, or top-tier background. You should have experience working in a construction team and familiarity with many of the relevant fields. Additionally, you will have experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and thrive in a collaborative environment.
   
EXTENSIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
This firm truly prioritises its employees, offering an extensive health and well-being program, generous 26 week parental leave, various social activities, a commendable mentoring program, along with study assistance and staff discounts. Their dedication to staff welfare is evident through careful planning and thoughtful provisions.
  
Moreover, although it might not be an immediate consideration for you, there are significant possibilities for progression at all levels towards partnership in the long run. They prioritise merit-based promotions rather than tenure, offering real advancement opportunities for individuals aiming for partnership.
  
APPLY NOW FOR A CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION
At Law Staff, we provide a relaxed and confidential environment for you to share your skills and career aspirations over coffee or tea. By applying or contacting us, you'll receive detailed information about this role and other opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of available positions.
  
To arrange a confidential meeting or discuss further, click APPLY and upload your profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CN061224 and email your Resume to: - Bianca Davies: bianca@law-staff.com.au

If this role doesn't fully align with your aspirations, we're still keen to hear from you. We regularly work on unadvertised roles across private practice and in-house.
  
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.