Associate to SA+ Back End Construction Lawyer

Pinsent Masons Vario; Western Australia; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons Vario is seeking Associate to senior level lawyers with solid back-end construction experience for contract work. Roles range from long-term five-day contracts to part-week arrangements, with some clients open to remote options.

Candidates should have 4+ years PAE, strong construction disputes/arbitration/sub-contract claims experience, and the ability to work independently under senior guidance while managing multiple stakeholders. Remote work is welcome.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PAE (up to 10+ years)
• Construction disputes experience, or arbitration, or downstream sub-contract claims management
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of a Partner and senior in-house team
• Experience in a firm known for construction sector services
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Work on contract basis within client teams and internally within Pinsent Masons Vario
• Take on an independent workload under the supervision of a Partner and senior in-house team
• Manage multiple stakeholders in construction-related matters

Skills

Construction disputes experience

Arbitration

Sub-contract claims management

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are currently looking for Associate to senior level lawyers with solid back end construction experience to work on a contract basis within client teams and internally within the firm.

About The Opportunity

These roles are contract roles, and so would suit someone looking to get involved in a variety of work whilst maintaining a flexible lifestyle. We have options from long term contracts running 5 days a week to part-week opportunities with some clients open to remote options.

Candidate profile

• At least 4 years PAE (up to 10+ years)
• Solid construction disputes experience, or arbitration, or downstream sub-contract claims management
• The ability to take on an independent workload under the supervision and guidance of a Partner and senior in-house team
• Experience within a firm or team that is well known for its construction sector service
• An ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Pinesent Masons welcomes all candidates, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, applicants from the LGBTIQ+ community.

Remote work candidates welcome.

About Pinsent Masons

We are a global professional services firm with a purpose led ethos and a reputation for innovation and excellence. Legal services are at the core of what we do, deploying expertise to clients across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, which is embedded in our Brook Graham offering, we have created an open environment where all people can bring their whole selves to work. We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.