Construction Disputes Lead | Path to Principal (Sydney)

Mizzen Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search is representing a specialist construction law firm in Sydney seeking a lawyer from 2PQE up to Principal to lead their back-end construction practice.

You will advise on high-stakes construction disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation, and provide strategic, commercially focused advice to mitigate risk and resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE to Principal; strong back-end construction experience.
• Outstanding commercial acumen and risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage high-stakes disputes across litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex construction disputes for a diverse client base.
• Lead and grow the back-end construction practice as the office scales.
• Provide practical, commercially-focused guidance to mitigate risk and resolve issues.

Skills

Litigation

Arbitration

Mediation

Construction law

Education

Law degree

Legal practice admission (NSW)

Job description

Lawyer up to Principal | Construction Disputes

Location: Sydney

Our client is a specialist construction law firm that is hitting its stride. This firm is renowned for their deep understanding of the legal landscape of the construction industry. They don’t just act for clients; they understand the technical, commercial, and operational realities of the construction sector.

The firm offers a clear and accelerated pathway to Principal. If you have the drive and the capability, your progression here is limited only by your own ambition.

The Opportunity

The firm is engaged in a period of expansion and as the Sydney office scales, they need an experienced lawyer to help lead their back-end construction practice. It’s the chance to make an impact during this pivotal phase, where your contributions will directly support the office’s ongoing success and development. You will be joining a team that is genuinely pleasant, collaborative, and down-to-earth.

Your role will be focused on high-stakes back-end construction matters. You will be advising a diverse client base on complex construction disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation and providing strategic, commercially focused advice that helps clients mitigate risk and resolve issues efficiently.

You

We are interested in speaking to lawyers from 2PQE up to SA and Principal. We are looking for a lawyer who knows the back-end space inside out and is ready to take ownership of matters. We’ll be interested to hear about your understanding of the “on-site” realities of the industry and ability to provide advice that is practical, not just academic.