Construction Disputes Lawyer/Associate

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group is seeking a capable legal professional to join our disputes practice, working on infrastructure and energy project matters in Australia and overseas.

You will handle early claims analysis, live disputes, adjudication under Security of Payment, arbitration and litigation (domestic and international), ADR including negotiations and mediation, and strategic case management.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant post admission experience.
• Experience across in-house or private practice roles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze early claims and disputes in major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Manage live disputes and distressed projects, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution, including expert determination, negotiation and mediation.
• Oversee strategic case management and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Legal experience

Dispute resolution

Arbitration

Education

Admitted lawyer or solicitor

Job description

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to join the best in the business, working on disputes arising within major infrastructure and energy projects within Australia and overseas.

This role spans early analysis of claims, live disputes or distressed projects, adjudication under Security of Payment legislation, arbitration and litigation (both domestic and international), alternative dispute resolution including expert determination, negotiation, mediation and dispute review boards, strategic case management and negotiating the settlement of claims.

It will suit candidates with at least two years of relevant post admission experience (gained via in-house or private practice roles).

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1702688
Profession:Legal professional

Company: empire group
Date posted: 5th Nov, 2026