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

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory's Sydney office is seeking a junior lawyer to join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Construction & Infrastructure team. You will handle dispute resolution across major infrastructure projects, with mentorship and clear progression pathways.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in construction law or disputes, excellent written and spoken communication, strong attention to detail, and a dynamic, energetic team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in back-end construction law or disputes focusing on construction.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong people skills.
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise and act for major contractors on a range of dispute resolution matters including litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert determination across infrastructure, utilities, government and renewable energy projects.
• Contribute to a growing team with opportunities for progression and mentorship.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality dispute resolution services for construction and infrastructure matters.

Job description

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

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 skills
• have strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
• be 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.