Associate – Construction Litigation

Role

• Advising clients on construction and project disputes.
• Preparation of claims for expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
• Preparing formal legal opinions.
• Business development and networking activities.
• Contributing to department know-how.

Desired skills and experience

• 3-9 years’ experience as a lawyer with construction dispute experience gained within another reputable firm (or by a combination of law firm and in-house) preferably within the resources and infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior drafting ability.
• A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills.
• The ability to be team-focused in providing leadership and mentoring to the juniors in the team (for the senior role) whilst also working independently.

Benefits

• Work in one of the best teams in Australia with a global firm.
• High calibre work with prominent clients.
• Superb working culture described as open, down to earth, and collegiate.
• Excellent salary on offer.

For more information contact me at richardschontag@taylorroot.com.au.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.