Associate or Lawyer - Disputes

MinterEllison; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Social benefits

Job summary

MinterEllison is seeking a disputes lawyer to join its construction disputes practice in Melbourne. This role targets litigation and dispute resolution in the construction and infrastructure sector. You will engage with clients, manage disputes, and collaborate with senior lawyers while mentoring juniors.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of PQE in construction disputes, strong communication, and advocacy skills. The firm promotes diversity and offers a range of employee benefits aimed at supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years PQE with a construction disputes background.
• Strong ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carriage of disputes matters, managing case strategy and providing legal advice.
• Collaborating with senior lawyers and mentoring junior team members.
• Maintaining client relationships and ensuring effective resolution.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Commercial approach

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Melbourne

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a disputes lawyer (PQE 2‑5) to join a busy and dynamic construction disputes practice. This role based in Melbourne focuses on litigation and dispute resolution within the construction and infrastructure industry in Victoria and interstate.

Responsibilities

• Carriage of disputes matters, including managing case strategy and supporting clients on litigation and arbitration.
• Engage with clients, providing legal advice and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers, contributing to team discussions and case management.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Maintain a commercial approach to all matters, ensuring efficient and effective resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2‑5 years PQE with a construction disputes background.
• Strong advocacy skills and ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Superior drafting ability and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to manage client relationships and support junior members.

Benefits

We support sustainable ways of working and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf).

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page. For further information or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].