Calling all Construction Lawyers | Back-End and/or Front-End

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Calder

Contact email: bianca@law-staff.com.au
Job ref: CN010421
Published: almost 3 years ago
  • Positions with a number of mid and top-tier firms. If you're thinking about a move, contact us for a confidential discussion on your options.
  • Brisbane CBD | National and Top-Tier Firms 
  • Great Opportunities for Career Progression
  • Contact us for a confidential discussion and full briefing
  
 1 -  CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY LAWYER | SENIOR ASSOCIATE
  • FIRM: Our client is at the top of their game in terms of technical legal competence and are lauded as legal gentry given they carry themselves with pride and grace, as well as treat their industry colleagues with respect and courtesy.
  • WORK: This is a rare Defendant Insurance role that has a mix of work including Professional Indemnity matters, front and back-end construction, as well as general dispute resolution. 
  • CANDIDATE: To be successful you will require at least 4 Years Post Admission Experience in either construction or defendant insurance. Ideally, you will be at or fast approaching Senior Associate Level.
  • BENEFITS:  This firm has genuinely embraced flexible work arrangements and is an employer of choice with genuine work life balance on offer. You will be a valued team member from day one!
2 - CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE | 3+ Years PAE | BACK END
  • FIRM: This is a specialist firm with a full-service construction team where you will gain experience to both back-end and front-end matters. Due to growth and work volumes around a multi-million-dollar project, an opportunity has become available for a junior lawyer to join the team on a permanent basis.
  • WORK: Work on a range of complex infrastructure matters across multiple jurisdictions and sectors. You will act for clients in relation to construction disputes as well as litigation in all superior courts, arbitration, and mediation. Sectors include major commercial construction, civil works projects, infrastructure and resources.
  • CANDIDATE:  Th ideal candidate will have 3+ years PAE; Previous top, mid or national firm experience; Previous experience in Commercial Litigation; and experience in construction law will obviously be well regarded yet is NOT a mandatory prerequisite.
  • BENEFITS: In return for your talents this firm is offering: High standard of clients to work with and matters to work on; Impressive salary package; Bi-annual bonuses to all staff; Work closely with industry leaders' partners; Excellent career development opportunities with advancement prospects based on merit and not length of service.  
3 - FRONT & BACK END CONSTRUCTION LAWYER | 3-6 Years PAE 
  • FIRM: This reputable national firm currently has a vacancy within their Construction Team. Our client is an industry leader in the Commercial sphere advising clients nationally on a raft of issues. The firm strives for excellence whilst maintaining a customer focus and strong team values.
  • WORK: In this position, you will be a valued member of the Construction Team and will assist the Partners in managing clients while providing cohesive and legally technical advice. The successful candidate will provide both front and back-end advice including BCIPA matters and regulatory work.
  • CANDIDATE:  The firm is seeking a highly motivated individual, currently or recently with a specialist, mid or first-tier background. You will have a minimum of 3 years post-admission experience in and exposure to a fair portion of the fields mentioned.
  • REWARDS:  You will join a team of motivated individuals who are dedicated to providing the highest level of legal service to their clients. The culture of this firm is collaborative and team-oriented and they encourage continued learning and development. They have a positive and caring environment and the Partners lead by example. A highly competitive remuneration package is available for the successful candidate and will be commensurate with your experience.
4 – BACK END SENIOR ASSOCIATE | 7 to 10+ Years PAE | TOP -TIER
  • FIRM: National top-tier firm with a strong reputation attracting Australia's most successful and innovative organisations as clients.
  • WORK:  This role will see you providing full range back-end advice to public and private clients in planning and delivering critical large infrastructure projects. Sectors will include oil and gas, telecommunications, infrastructure, as well as energy and resources based projects.
  • CANDIDATE: Our client is looking for a lawyer who has been a Senior Associate for at least 2 years, ideally 7 to 10+ Years PAE. You will need experience in back-end construction matters and have a hunger for the industry.
  • BENEFITS:   This is a firm that is continuing to grow and your salary package will also reflect this. They also have great leave entitlements and other benefits.  
Join one of these busy and expanding CBD firms in their first-class Construction teams and leverage off their success!

THE NEXT STEP

At Law Staff we offer all Lawyers a lounge room setting for a relaxed confidential discussion over coffee/tea, allowing you to comfortably provide us an understanding of your skills as well as ideals around your next role. We are full in our disclosure and by the end of the meeting you will be provided with a detailed profile of these roles and other opportunities for you to research at your leisure. To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CN010421
 and email your Resume to either:
  • Bianca Calder - bianca@law-staff.com.au
  • Craig Ashton-Sward - craig@law-staff.com.au
If these roles are not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of positions across private practice and in-house.  

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