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Construction Disputes AssociateBuchanan • Melbourne, VIC, AU
Construction Disputes Associate

Construction Disputes Associate

Buchanan • Melbourne, VIC, AU
11 days ago
Job description

Job Description

Overview

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A leading international law firm is seeking a Construction Disputes Associate to join its Melbourne practice following a strong pipeline of new matters.

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Working as part of a national construction team, the successful candidate will advise major international contractors and other industry participants on complex Australian and cross-border disputes. The practice is particularly active in the energy and transport infrastructure sectors.

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What You'll Do

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  • Act on complex construction litigation in Australian courts.
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  • Advise on major energy, transport and infrastructure disputes.
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  • Handle delay, disruption, defect, variation and payment claims.
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  • Work on contractual interpretation and security of payment matters.
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  • Assist with expert-heavy disputes and complex evidentiary issues.
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  • Gain exposure to domestic and international arbitration where relevant.
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  • Draft pleadings, evidence, submissions and strategic correspondence.
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  • Manage substantive workstreams with appropriate senior supervision.
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  • Collaborate with construction specialists across the firm's Australian and international offices.
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  • Build relationships with contractors, developers and other industry clients.
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About You

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  • Approximately 2–4PQE, with at least two years' litigation experience.
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  • Substantive construction disputes experience comprising most of your current practice.
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  • Practical experience of litigation in Australian courts.
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  • Strong drafting, written advocacy and verbal communication skills.
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  • Excellent analytical ability and confidence handling complex factual records.
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  • Able to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines.
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  • Commercial, responsive and committed to excellent client service.
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  • A collaborative approach and genuine interest in building a specialist construction law career.
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Broader commercial litigators may be considered where construction disputes form a substantial part of their experience. Arbitration experience is valuable but will not substitute for the required Australian court exposure.

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Why Apply?

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  • Join a highly regarded national and international construction practice.
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  • Work on significant energy and transport infrastructure disputes.
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  • Advise major international construction companies.
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  • Gain meaningful responsibility and direct access to partners and senior lawyers.
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  • Work across both Australian and cross-border matters.
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  • Benefit from hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
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  • Access a transparent bonus scheme and comprehensive professional-development support.
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  • Receive 26 weeks' paid parental leave.
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  • Purchase additional annual leave where required.
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  • Benefit from life insurance, salary-continuation cover, wellbeing initiatives and confidential employee assistance.
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Applications are invited from Australian construction litigators seeking high-quality disputes work and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative international practice.

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