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

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz's Major Projects & Construction team in Sydney seeks a talented construction and infrastructure disputes lawyer with 5+ years post-admission to join our leading practice. You will work on high-value matters for public sector and tier 1 contractors, with opportunities to advise and develop client relationships.

The role offers a collaborative, national team environment and visibility on some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, with a path to further growth and leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer.
• Strong construction or major projects disputes experience.
• Well developed drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional client service.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Senior Associate

Construction disputes

Client service

Autonomy

Job description

The Role

Working closely with leading Partner Frank Bannon and other experienced senior practitioners, this is in a rewarding 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. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [e-mail].

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.

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