Global Arbitration and Construction Litigation Senior Assoicate

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Global Arbitration and Construction Litigation Senior Associate to join our Sydney/Brisbane disputes team. The role focuses on international arbitration within energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors, handling high-stakes domestic and cross-border matters.

You will lead complex litigation, manage project disputes, and mentor junior lawyers while collaborating with a regional team to deliver client-focused outcomes and innovative dispute resolution strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a lawyer with international arbitration exposure in energy, construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Strong drafting, communication, and client-relations skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior lawyers while managing complex disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and project litigation, including international arbitration matters.
• Lead and mentor junior team members and coordinate with regional colleagues.
• Develop and articulate strategies to achieve client objectives with a commercial mindset.

Skills

International arbitration experience

Construction & infrastructure disputes

Excellent communication

Mentoring juniors

Client relationship building

Education

Law degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Global Arbitration and Construction Litigation Senior Assoicate

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we\'re helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

• Flexible work options - part-time, working from home and additional leave


• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans


• Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we\'re helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

• Flexible work options - part-time, working from home and additional leave


• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans


• Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our dispute resolution team to specialise in Global Arbitration and Construction Litigation. Our market leading practice provides construction law and dispute management advice in relation to all aspects of domestic and international project delivery. We are privileged to have a primary advisory role on some of the region\'s most significant resources and infrastructure projects in mining, LNG, rail and roads.

The successful candidate will have experience in the management of construction and project litigation ideally in the resources and infrastructure sectors. While this role is based in Sydney, it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to work closely with the broader regional team on resources and infrastructure project disputes.

This role can be based in Sydney or Brisbane.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page http://careers.ashurstperkins.com/

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• 7+ years\' experience as a lawyer with international arbitration experience in energy, construction and infrastructure disputes gained within a top-tier firm (or by a combination of top-tier and in-house).


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Superior drafting ability.


• A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.


• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills.


• The ability to be team-focused in providing leadership and mentoring to the juniors in the team whilst also working independently.


• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service, and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, so even if you don\'t feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: ***email_hidden*** for a confidential conversation.