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Construction Lawyer

Construction Lawyer

Programmed • Melbourne, VIC, AU
7 days ago
Job description
  • Min 2 years PQE within Construction Law

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across Australia.

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Construction Lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing legal practice in Melbourne.

Working alongside experienced construction-law specialists, you will advise a diverse client base that includes builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, property owners and other construction-industry participants.

The position offers exposure to a broad range of front-end and back-end construction matters, with opportunities to manage files, work directly with clients and continue developing your career within a supportive team.

The Role

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, consultancy agreements and subcontractor agreements.
  • Advising on contract administration, variations, extensions of time, delay claims and contractual notices.
  • Advising on Security of Payment legislation, payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication applications.
  • Managing building and construction disputes.
  • Advising on defective-work, statutory warranty and insurance claims.
  • Preparing pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, submissions and court or tribunal documents.
  • Briefing experts and counsel.
  • Representing clients in negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences.
  • Appearing in VCAT and assisting with matters before Victorian courts.
  • Managing files and maintaining direct relationships with clients.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

  • A minimum of two years' post-admission experience in building and construction law.
  • Experience in construction disputes, front-end construction matters or a combination of both.
  • Knowledge of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) and Security of Payment legislation.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and legal research skills.
  • The ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A practical, commercially focused approach to client advice.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience acting for builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors or property owners will be highly regarded.

What Is Offered

  • A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • High-quality and varied construction-law matters.
  • Direct client contact and responsibility for your own files.
  • Support and mentoring from experienced construction lawyers.
  • Genuine career-development and progression opportunities.
  • A collaborative and professional working environment.

If you would like more information or a confidential chat on this vacancy or any other legal vacancies, please contact Charlotte @ PERSOL on 0406 383439

Consultant

charlotte.burton@persolapac.com

Reference number: 210394203
Profession:LegalSolicitor

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 27th Aug, 2026

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