Construction - Associate (PQE2-4)

Blake Oliver Legal; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Collaborative culture

International matters exposure

Diversity initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Blake Oliver Legal is seeking an Associate to join its market-leading Construction Advisory & Disputes team in Melbourne. You will work on major infrastructure, energy and resources projects, alongside Partners, on both domestic and international matters.

You will advise on live projects, disputes, and risk allocation, with opportunities to engage in arbitration, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution. The firm supports flexible work and career progression.

Formación

• 2+ years PAE in construction law and dispute resolution.
• Experience advising on construction and project-related disputes.
• Understanding of construction contracts, claims and dispute resolution processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Handle construction and engineering disputes on major projects.
• Advise on contractual claims, project advisory and distressed projects.
• Manage Security of Payment legislation and adjudications.
• Support domestic and international arbitration and court proceedings.
• Engage in mediation and other ADR processes.
• Contribute to dispute avoidance and strategic case management.

Conocimientos

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Herramientas

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Descripción del empleo

Exceptional Career Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes team of a highly regarded international law firm, based in Melbourne.

Exceptional Career Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join the Construction Advisory & Disputes team of a highly regarded international law firm, based in Melbourne.

With a strong pipeline of work, you will work alongside highly regarded Partners on major construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to complex, high-profile domestic and international matters.

The Opportunity

You will join a market-leading construction disputes practice, working on complex and commercially significant matters throughout the lifecycle of major projects.

The role will involve advising clients on issues arising during live projects, as well as formal dispute resolution proceedings.

Your Work Will Include

• Construction and engineering disputes, including major infrastructure, energy and resources projects.
• Contractual claims, project advisory and distressed projects.
• Security of Payment legislation and adjudications.
• Domestic and international arbitration.
• Construction litigation and court proceedings.
• Mediation, negotiation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Dispute avoidance, strategic case management and settlement negotiations.

You will work closely with clients and other specialist practitioners, developing a strong understanding of the commercial and legal challenges associated with major projects.

About You

• A minimum of 2 years' PAE in construction law and dispute resolution, gained in private practice or in-house.
• Experience advising on construction, engineering and project-related disputes.
• An understanding of construction contracts, claims and dispute resolution processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• A commercially minded, collaborative approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You must be admitted to practise in Australia and hold valid Australian working rights.

The Firm & Benefits

You will be joining a highly regarded international law firm with a growing Australian presence and an established global network, offering exposure to major domestic and international projects across the energy, infrastructure and resources sectors.

The Firm Offers

• Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture.
• Exposure to high-profile Australian and international matters.
• Opportunities to participate in social, charitable and diversity initiatives.
• The chance to work alongside highly regarded Partners and experienced practitioners.