Senior Lawyer Construction
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Job Summary
Job Description
Senior Associate
Whats in it for you
- A Senior Associate level role within a nationally recognised construction practice
- High-calibre disputes work with the chance to stay close to front-end advisory procurement and project strategy
- Work with sophisticated institutional investors asset owners and government clients on big-ticket projects that shape skylines and city infrastructure
- Flexible working arrangements and a sensible attitude to billables
- Partners who are hands-on approachable and invested in your career progression
- Real opportunities to mentor juniors grow your leadership profile and carve out your niche in a growing national team
About your new employer:
Join a leading national commercial law firm with a strong reputation in construction projects and infrastructure. The firm is well known for:
- Acting on complex high-value projects across Australia
- A collaborative culture where partners are accessible and genuinely supportive
- Being recognised by independent legal directories and industry awards for both quality of work and an inclusive workplace culture
You will be joining a high-performing construction group that is in growth mode with strong workflows and a stable client base.
About the role:
You will work closely with experienced construction partners across the full project lifecycle with a strong emphasis on disputes and security of payment. Work will typically include:
- Acting on complex construction and infrastructure disputes across all major courts and tribunals in NSW
- Running security of payment adjudications and related enforcement proceedings
- Advising asset owners institutional investors developers and government entities on risk allocation time cost and quality issues
- Involvement in front-end and advisory work including drafting and negotiating project documentation and supporting clients through procurement and delivery
- Working across a broad mix of matters from early strategic advice through to formal dispute resolution
This is an opportunity to step into a visible impactful role where you will be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to develop your own style.
The ideal candidate:
- At least 5 years PAE in construction law gained in a well-regarded construction or disputes practice
- Strong experience in NSW courts and tribunals including security of payment adjudications
- Solid drafting skills and confidence managing matters with a good degree of autonomy
- A genuine passion for construction infrastructure and project work
- A proactive self-starting mindset and strong communication skills
- Enjoyment of a fast-paced but supportive environment and an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals
If you love construction work want more disputes exposure without losing touch with the front-end and want to build a long-term career in a national team this role will appeal.
If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.
Why work with us
- We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
- You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
- We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
- Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced legally trained consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.
Contact Taylor today!Please quote reference numberTD/53409
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Key Skills
- Business Risk
- Compliance
- Intellectual Property Law
- Policy Management
- Risk Analysis
- Bar
- Banking
- Conflict Management
- Supreme Court
- Reporting
- Business Objectives
- Client Management
