Construction Disputes Associate – Melbourne, Global Firm

Mizzen Search; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search partners with a prestigious law firm to appoint an Associate to join its construction advisory and dispute resolution practice in Melbourne. You will work on the full lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure, energy and resource developments, delivering pragmatic legal advice and dispute resolution strategies for national and international matters.

2+ PQE solicitors with energy, commercial awareness and collaboration are invited to apply, with a focus on construction law and dispute

Qualifications

• Energy and commercial acumen essential for advising clients on complex transactions and disputes.
• Strong collaborative approach to team-based project delivery.
• Technical expertise in construction law with focus on dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Work on the full lifecycle of large infrastructure, energy and resource projects across Australia and overseas.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice on contractual issues, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Lead a broad range of dispute proceedings and facilitate post-deal negotiations.

Skills

Energy

Commercial awareness

Collaborative mindset

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Job description

We’re pleased to be partnering with a prestigious law firm with an extensive international footprint and a rapidly growing regional presence.

It is an ideal destination for legal professionals who want to work in an organisation that values mental wellbeing, diversity, and social connectivity, all while maintaining the highest standards of legal excellence.

The Opportunity

Due to a robust and expanding pipeline of major projects, our client is seeking an Associate to join their construction advisory and dispute resolution practice in Melbourne.

In this role you’llwork on the full lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure, energy, and resource developments across the country and overseas. You’ll collaborate witha large team of industry specialists to provide comprehensive legal advice that bridges the gap between transactional and contentious law. This will include project delivery support, advising on contractual issues and risk management, leading a broad range of dispute proceedings, and facilitating post-deal negotiations.

You

We are looking for expressions of interest from 2+ PQE solicitors who bring energy, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset to the practice. You will need to possesstechnical expertise in construction law, with a strong focus on dispute resolution.