Associate – Building & Construction

• Make your mark in a growing Building Construction and Infrastructure law team
• Direct mentoring from Partners and a focus on front and back-end matters
• Learning and career progression opportunities

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Building & Construction Associate to join our growinghigh performing yet friendly Building Construction & Infrastructure team.

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office at Bartier Perry we all have theopportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structuredcareer progression for those who want it within a warm friendly andsupportive environment.

About the team

Sitting within our Commercial Disputes group Bartier Perrys Building Construction &Infrastructure team act for a variety of clients across the private and publicsectors including principals developers builders contractors consultantsas well as high-net-wealth individuals.

The successful candidate will work across three partners in the team who have prominentprofiles within the building construction & infrastructure space and ashared passion for seeing their junior lawyers develop into world-classlawyers.

As an Associate in the team you will often be responsible for the day to daymanagement of your matters under appropriate partner supervision and beinvolved in all aspects of the file from liaising with clients attendingcourt and briefing counsel and experts as necessary.

You will also gain some exposure to front-end matters and assist with the drafting reviewand negotiation of construction contracts and providing commercial projectdelivery advice.

About you

Our ideal candidate possesses:

• 3-5 years of post-admission experience in building construction& infrastructure law matters including general building construction &infrastructure disputes and general disputes with some front end experience
• Strong knowledge of court expert determinations and tribunalpractice and procedure
• Knowledge of SOPA legislation and experienced with adjudications(both for claimants and respondents
• Familiarity with standard form building contracts
• Experience working with building experts and report preparation on technical issues
• A commercial and client focused approach;
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and ability to work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

About Bartier Perry

Recognised as a 2024 Employer of ChoiceBartier Perry is a firm where our culture shapes everything we do. We pride ourselves on being approachable and high-performing while actively promoting a healthy work-life balance. We engage respectfully with one another our clients and the wider community.

We share a united commitment to excellence and our supportive inclusive culture empowers everyone to reach their full potential and thrive in their careers and beyond.

As a progressive law firm we are dedicated to nurturing your unique talents and providing opportunities at every stage of your career. Our professional trainingand development programs are designed to support growth high performance and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose that guides us.

From accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance to secondment opportunities with industry-leading clients we create pathways for our people to flourish professionally and personally.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Incentive bonus program inclusive of all staff
• Regular social and team-building activities
• Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave for all eligible caregivers
• In-house learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

How to Apply:

Please upload your CV. Alternatively you can email your application documents directly to ourPeople and Culture team at applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.

Please note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

We are currently inviting direct applications only and will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive flexible and welcoming workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We celebrate differences including age gender identity and expression cultural background disability sexual orientation religion family and caring responsibilities and more. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and supportive environment.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace please contact our People & Culture team. We encourage you to inform us at the time of applicationwe welcome hearing from you.