Experienced Construction Lawyer

Empire Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Empire Group, a premier Australian law firm, seeks a Construction Lawyer focused on complex litigation. You will manage day-to-day construction disputes and advise on regulatory matters.

Based in Sydney, NSW, you will represent clients in NCAT, the District Court, and the Supreme Court of NSW, working with senior lawyers to deliver strategic outcomes. This role offers exposure to high-value matters and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-admission experience in building, construction, or commercial litigation in Australia.
• Strong understanding of relevant statutes and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction disputes for diverse client portfolio.
• Represent clients in NCAT, District Court, and Supreme Court of NSW.
• Advise on SOPA, dispute resolution strategies, and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and junior staff to drive outcomes.

Skills

4+ years PAE

Job description

Construction Lawyer | Litigation Focused

Why work with empire group?

• Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
• Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
• Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
• Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

About The Firm

Our clients is a premier specialist law firm servicing the strata, development, construction, and property industries. This firm prides itself on delivering pragmatic, cost-effective, and first-class legal solutions for their clients.

Due to growth and a strong pipeline of work, out client is looking to expand it's construction team to recruit a talented construction lawyer to run high-value, complex litigation matters.

About The Role

In this role, you will take day-to-day carriage of a diverse portfolio of construction disputes. Working closely with other senior members of the team, you will represent clients in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), the District Court and the Supreme Court of NSW.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Running construction defect claims, breach of contract claims, and Home Building Act disputes from initiation to final hearing or settlement.
• SOPA Management: Advising on, preparing, and responding to claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA).
• Expert Engagement: Briefing, collaborating, and managing external technical experts, including building consultant specialists, surveyors, and engineers.
• Strategic Advisory:Providing front-end contract risk assessments, project administration advice, and complex regulatory guidance.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience: A minimum of 4 years PAE swithin building, construction, or commercial litigation practice in Australia.
• Technical Savvy:Familiarity with the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBPA), Home Building Act, and SOPA mechanisms.
• Autonomy & Drive: Proven ability to manage files independently, mentor junior team members, and build solid client relationships.

What's On Offer

• Premium Work: Engage in complex, high-profile building defect and infrastructure disputes that genuinely test and sharpen your expertise.
• Structured Mentorship: Advance your career alongside leading Accredited Specialists and industry authorities.
• Work-Life & Culture: A friendly, collaborative, equal-opportunity working environment with realistic targets and strong career progression paths.