Associate - Building & Construction

Bartier Perry Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Incentive bonus program

20 weeks parental leave

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Bartier Perry in Sydney CBD is seeking a Building & Construction Associate to join the growing Building, Construction & Infrastructure team. Flexible work arrangements are available, with remote options enhancing work-life balance within a warm, supportive environment.

The role involves day-to-day matter management under partner supervision, drafting and negotiating construction contracts, liaising with clients and experts, and contributing to front-end matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-admission experience in building, construction & infrastructure matters including disputes and general disputes.
• Strong knowledge of court, expert determinations and tribunal procedure.
• Familiarity with SOPA legislation and adjudications (claimants and respondents).
• Familiarity with standard form building contracts.
• Experience working with building experts and report preparation on technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of matters under partner supervision.
• Liaising with clients, attending court and briefing counsel as necessary.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts and providing commercial project delivery advice.
• Exposure to front-end matters and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Contract drafting

Front-end contracts

Client communication

Job description

About The Role

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

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

About The Team

Sitting within our Commercial Disputes group, Bartier Perry’s Building, Construction & Infrastructure team act for a variety of clients across the private and public sectors, including principals, developers, builders, contractors, consultants, as well as high-net-wealth individuals.

The successful candidate will work across three partners in the team, who have prominent profiles within the building, construction & infrastructure space, and a shared passion for seeing their junior lawyers develop into world-class lawyers.

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

You will also gain some exposure to front-end matters, and assist with the drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts and providing commercial project delivery 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 front end experience
• Strong knowledge of court, expert determinations and tribunal practice 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 Choice, Bartier 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 training and 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 opportunitiesReward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

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 application—we welcome hearing from you.