Associate - Front End Construction

Tyler Wren; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Generous leave

Hybrid work

Sponsorship for international lawyers

Support for requalification

Job summary

Tyler Wren in Sydney is seeking a senior construction and infrastructure disputes adviser with 4+ years of experience to join our international firm. You will advise on ongoing projects and help manage large arbitration, court, mediation and adjudication matters for major clients.

The role offers a collaborative, flat structure with direct access to Partners, flexible hybrid work, generous leave and sponsorship to support international qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in construction/infrastructure or projects.
• A solid matters list and client portfolio.
• Balance professionalism with delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities

• Advise on ongoing projects and contribute to dispute resolution strategies.
• Lead large arbitration, court, mediation and adjudication matters.

Skills

Construction law

Arbitration

Client portfolio

Team collaboration

Job description

This is a truly international firm that's Partners are rapidly growing the Australian team. This is due to exceeding the current budget and also securing a strong pipeline of ongoing long term, complex projects in Construction, Energy and Infrastructure..

This is a truly unique role in Australia due to the size and scope of the clients and projects that you will be actively working on in addition to the combination of both advising on existing, ongoing projects and being part of a team managing large formal arbitration, court, mediation and adjudication.

This opportunity allows you to develop your advisory skills and maintain your dispute resolution experience.

The firm has attracted a high calibre of senior lawyers and Partners who have recently joined the team but the firm maintains a fairly flat structure. For you, this means collaboration with your peers as well as access and transparency to the Partners of the firm. This will allow you to build your skills and experience through direct training, formal learning and osmosis.

The team also boasts a friendly and fun work environment, the work is taken seriously as well as maintaining a healthy and stress-light environment.

With a wider global construction and infrastructure team this is a serious opportunity for those who want to develop in a positive workplace and also be part of an exciting phase of growth and opportunity.

You will need:
At least 4 years of experience in construction/infrastructure or projects.
A solid matters list and client portfolio.
To not take yourself too seriously on a personal level but enjoy producing great results.

As well as an excellent salary the firm offers bonuses, generous leave, hybrid and flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to transfer to other international offices.

They will also offer sponsorship to lawyers qualified outside of Australia and New Zealand and will fund requalification.