Construction Solicitor

Colin Biggers & Paisley; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted gym memberships

Sports teams

Complimentary massage

Descripción de la vacante

Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney is seeking a Grad (newly admitted) or junior Solicitor to join our established construction practice under a leading partner. You will contribute to client advisory, research, and case-law analysis while developing client relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration, high-volume document handling, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Formación

• Grad (admitted) – 3 years PQE in back-end construction.
• Desire to be an integral member of a strong cohesive team.
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Practical and client-focused problem solving and research.

Responsabilidades

• Providing clients with legal advice.
• Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes.
• Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice.
• Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively.
• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy.
• Managing prospective client relationships.
• Mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements.

Conocimientos

PQE 3y

Construction back-end

Client focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

About us

With a rich history founded in 1900, Colin Biggers & Paisley is an Australian based legal practice with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, advising local, national and international clients.

From our origins as a boutique Sydney practice, followed by strategic mergers, we've developed deep expertise to be the lawyers of choice in commercial law with main industry expertise in insurance, construction and property. We also have a strong focus in industries including financial services, government, transport & logistics, aged & community health, education, faith-based enterprises, corporate advisory, cyber and technology.

We are strategic partners, problem-solvers and progress-drivers, dedicated to building and securing the future for our clients, colleagues and communities.

About the team

We have one of the country's oldest, largest and most experienced infrastructure, construction and engineering practices. Our construction and engineering team deliver cutting-edge advice on the most complex and challenging projects. We advise major stakeholders in the construction and engineering industries.

Our practice and partners are routinely listed amongst the best in Australia in a number of legal directories, includingChambers Asia Pacific, Best Lawyers in Australia, Doyle's GuideandThe Legal 500.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Grad (newly admitted) or junior Solicitor to work in an established construction practice, under a leading partner, James Neal.

• Providing clients with legal advice
• Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
• Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
• Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
• Managing prospective client relationships
• Mentoring and developing junior staff
• Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements

About you

• Grad (admitted) - 3 years' PQE with experience in back-end construction
• A desire to be an integral member of a strong and cohesive team who work together
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents
• Strong attention to detail
• Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
• Previous exposure to Business Development and a natural ability to build strong client relationships
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
• Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
• A strong focus on turnaround time
• Commercial acumen
• Practical and client focused problem-solving skills
• A strong, plain language communication style

Join the team

Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients, but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.

Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

We look forward to receiving your application.