Associate - Building & Construction

Bartier Perry Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartier Perry is seeking a Building & Construction Associate to join their growing team in Sydney. The role offers mentoring from Partners and exposure to front and back-end matters, including drafting and negotiating construction contracts.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years post-admission experience in building and infrastructure law, strong court procedure knowledge, and a client-focused, detail-oriented approach. Flexible/hybrid work options are available in Sydney CBD.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-admission experience in building, construction & infrastructure law matters, including disputes and some front-end work.
• Strong knowledge of court, expert determinations and tribunal practice.
• Familiarity with SOPA legislation and adjudications (claimsants and respondents).
• Experience with standard form building contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day matters under partner supervision.
• Liaise with clients, attend court and brief counsel/experts as needed.
• Assist with drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts and project delivery advice.
• Collaborate with the team and work toward deadlines.

Skills

Building law

Construction disputes

Front end experience

Court procedures

Contract drafting

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

• 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 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 some 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.