Senior Associate, Construction & Infrastructure Disputes Lawyer

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate level construction disputes lawyer to join its market-leading Construction, Projects and Infrastructure group.

You will act for major contractors across infrastructure, utilities, government and renewable energy, handling litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert determination while enjoying strong progression opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in backend construction law or disputes with construction focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act for major contractors on dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and expert determination.
• Work across infrastructure, utilities, government and renewable energy sectors.
• Join a market-leading practice with progression opportunities.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, high-energy team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team player

Job description

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 Senior Associate level construction disputes lawyer.

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 senior-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 most likely 5+ years' experience,in back-end construction law or a disputes lawyer looking to specialise in construction.

In addition, you will:

• haveexcellent 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.

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail].