Senior Associate - Major Projects & Construction (Disputes/Back-End)

Clayton Utz; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney seeks a talented construction and infrastructure disputes lawyer with 5+ years post-admission to join our Major Projects & Construction team. Working with senior practitioners, you will handle high-value claims and disputes for public sector and tier 1 clients, with some advisory work.

The role offers opportunities to refine client relationships and raise your professional profile across Australia, as part of a nationally collaborative team that handles major national and

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer in construction disputes.
• Strong academic record.
• Significant construction or major projects litigation experience.
• Refined drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients on complex, high-value infrastructure projects and disputes for public sector and major contractors.
• Provide advisory work on related matters.
• Develop and manage client relationships to grow the practice.

Skills

Construction disputes

Senior Associate experience

Drafting

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Job description

The Role

Working closely with leading Partner Frank Bannon and other experienced senior practitioners, this is an opportunity for a talented construction and infrastructure disputes lawyer to join our leading Major Projects & Construction team in Sydney. With a strong pipeline of matters, this role will see you acting for large public sector and tier 1 contractor clients on complex, high-value projects claims and disputes. There will also be some advisory work in this role. This role offers significant opportunity to refine your client relationship management skills and enhance your professional profile in the market. The team have successfully acted on some of the largest, high profile infrastructure matters in Australia. The team operate on a nationally collaborative basis and you will have the opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary practice.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer, with demonstrated time spent in a Senior Associate (or equivalent) role
• A strong academic record
• Strong construction or major projects litigation and/or disputes experience gained within a reputable commercial law firm
• Well developed and refined drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Dedication and commitment to ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team

The Major Projects & Construction Team

The Major Projects & Construction team is one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region, working on some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region for public and private participants. We advise the full spectrum of participants, from owners, developers and project sponsors to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, financiers, project managers, consultants and contractors. We know and understand the practical, as well as the purely legal, aspects of what all participants in major projects want to achieve.

For further information, please visit our Construction and Major Projects showcase page on LinkedIn.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.

As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry.

Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.

We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking.

Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.