Lawyer / Senior Associate - Major Projects & Construction (Disputes)

The Role

Working closely with leading Partner Frank Bannon and other experienced senior practitioners, this is in an exciting opportunity for a talented projects and infrastructure disputes lawyer to join our leading Major Projects & Construction team in Sydney.

With a strong pipeline of matters, this role will see you acting for large public sector and tier 1 contractor clients on complex, high-value projects claims and disputes. There will also be some advisory work in this role. This role offers significant autonomy and client exposure.

The team have successfully acted on some of the largest, high profile infrastructure matters in Australia. The team operate on a nationally collaborative basis and you will have the opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary practice.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have :

3+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer, with a strong academic record

Strong litigation and / or disputes experience gained within a reputable commercial law firm

Experience working on major projects and infrastructure disputes and a desire to focus your career in this space

Strong drafting skills and exceptional attention to detail

Dedication and commitment to ensuring the highest client service

Ability to work both autonomously and within a team

The Major Projects & Construction Team

The Major Projects & Construction team is one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region, working on some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region for public and private participants.

We advise the full spectrum of participants, from owners, developers and project sponsors to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, financiers, project managers, consultants and contractors. We know and understand the practical, as well as the purely legal, aspects of what all participants in major projects want to achieve.

For further information, please visit our Construction and Major Projects showcase page on LinkedIn.

How to Apply?

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Consultant Contact Details

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