Junior Lawyer, Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Construction & Infrastructure)

Work Initiatives; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Sydney is seeking a junior disputes lawyer to focus on construction, projects and infrastructure matters. You will join a market-leading team handling disputes for major contractors across transport, utilities, government and renewable energy sectors.

The role offers progression opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects, with a supportive culture and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in construction litigation or disputes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Work on disputes related to construction projects and infrastructure
• Represent major contractors in dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and expert determination
• Assist with leading projects across transport, utilities, government and renewable energy sectors

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Junior Lawyer, Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Construction & Infrastructure)

1 to 3 years' PAEGenuine and approachable partnersMajor projects focused disputes We represent a major Australian law firm comprising lawyers across a number of Australian offices, and including a significant global network. As an upshot of growth, the Sydney office are now looking to hire a disputes lawyer to focus on construction, projects and infrastructure matters.

Construction, Projects and Infrastructure The Sydney Construction, Projects and Infrastructure group work on some of the most significant infrastructure, construction, engineering, mining and renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region for a range of public and private participants. As a market leading practice, you can expect to work with individuals at the top of their game.

Position Description This is a position which will provide unparalleled opportunities for progression, mentorship and skill development in this area of law. You will act for principally major contractors on a mix of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert determination across infrastructure (transport and social), utilities (water, power, gas and telecommunications), government (defence, rail) and renewable energy.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented junior to mid-level lawyer who wants to be part of a growing and busy team with genuine progression opportunities in a market-leading practice. Requirements You will be a lawyer with 1 to 3 years' experience, in back-end construction law or a disputes lawyer looking to specialise in construction.

In addition, you will: have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as well as people skillshave strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skillsbe wanting to be part of a highly energetic and driven team. In return, you will be rewarded with an impressive remuneration package, excellent career development opportunities and a great team environment.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply.

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