Construction Disputes Associate – Flexible Global Infra

Blake Oliver Legal; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Collaborative culture

International matters exposure

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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.