Associate - Building and Construction

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams is seeking a Building & Construction Associate to join its growing Construction & Infrastructure team in Sydney. You will work closely with highly regarded Partners and gain exposure to a broad range of construction disputes for developers, contractors, consultants and principals across litigation, adjudications and dispute resolution matters.

The role offers direct Partner access, quality dispute work and a clear pathway for career development within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' post-qualification experience in construction litigation or related commercial litigation.
• Experience navigating courts, tribunals, adjudications or mediations.
• Strong drafting, communication and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of Security of Payment legislation and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction and infrastructure disputes across courts, tribunals, adjudications and mediations.
• Advising clients on Security of Payment matters and dispute resolution strategies.
• Preparing pleadings, submissions, witness evidence and legal advice.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other key stakeholders.
• Assisting with construction contract reviews and risk management advice.

Skills

Construction litigation

Commercial litigation

Client relationships

Security of Payment

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client is seeking a Building & Construction Associate to join its growing Construction & Infrastructure team.

Working closely with highly regarded Partners, you will gain exposure to a broad range of construction disputes, acting for developers, contractors, consultants and principals across litigation, adjudications and dispute resolution matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing construction and infrastructure disputes across courts, tribunals, adjudications and mediations.
• Advising clients on Security of Payment matters and dispute resolution strategies.
• Preparing pleadings, submissions, witness evidence and legal advice.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other key stakeholders.
• Assisting with construction contract reviews and risk management advice.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years' PAE in construction litigation or broader commercial litigation with construction exposure.
• Experience managing disputes through courts, tribunals, adjudications or mediations.
• Strong drafting, communication and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of Security of Payment legislation and construction contracts.
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team offering quality dispute work, direct Partner access and a clear pathway for career development.