Construction/Litigation Lawyer (2yrs-Associate)

AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal; Woollahra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal is seeking a Construction/Litigation Lawyer (2yrs-Associate) in NSW. The role combines 70-80% litigation with 20-30% transactions/advisory work. Hybrid work arrangement.

You must be admitted as a NSW solicitor with at least 2 years in construction litigation, plus strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills. Thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a solicitor in NSW is required.
• Minimum 2 years in construction litigation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a client-focused approach.
• Hybrid work arrangement may be available.

Responsibilities

• Engage in construction disputes (70–80% litigation) and some transactions/advisory work (20–30%).
• Support a senior associate and contribute to complex matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings and provide client updates.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Admitted NSW solicitor

Construction litigation

Client management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Construction/Litigation Lawyer (2yrs-Associate)

AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal – Woollahra NSW

$90,000 - $130,000 a year

Hybrid

8mo ago , from AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal

UNLEASH your full potential Premier specialist firm. Industry-leading top-tier partners. Career growth path. Life friendly/Flex. Brilliant team+refreshing culture. Sydney. $90,000-$130,000.

YOUR NEW EMPLOYER

Our client is a STAND-OUT fast-growing premier specialist law firm with flourishing practices across construction, environment/planning & property/strata law:

• Led by industry-leading specialist partners (ex top-tier law partners);
• Engaging in high-end quality work;
• With an enviable close-knit TEAM dynamics without the politics;
• With a vibrant, flexible, inclusive culture that values and supports staff fulfilling their potential/ambitions.

As a valued construction lawyer, under the leadership of one of their top construction partners, being the RIGHT-HAND to a senior associate, you will relish actively engaging in highly intellectually stimulating +interesting construction disputes (approx 70-80% litigation) and some construction transactions/advisory work (approx 20-30%).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Highly reputable & respected specialist firm with proven success;
• Variety+Cutting-edge high quality cases;
• Non-stop learning & top mentorship;
• Ongoing professional development+ regular pay reviews (subject to performance);
• Non-strict (loose) KPIs (key performance indicators);
• Healthy work/life+ flexibility (incl part work from home subject to performance).

WHO YOU ARE

We are interested in hearing from you if you:

• are admitted as a solicitor in NSW;
• have minimum 2 years (or more up to associate level) in construction LITIGATION (essential) and construction transactions/advisory (preferable not essential);
• have strong communication, legal drafting & research, negotiation, advocacy and client management skills;
• are adaptable, commercial, dead-line driven and results-oriented;
• have proven ability to work in a fast-paced busy environment;
• are hungry to advance your career LONG-TERM as a construction lawyer.