Solicitor

Mitchell and Shorten Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Mitchell and Shorten Lawyers in North Manly, NSW, is seeking a mid-level solicitor to manage own client matters in residential building law. The role offers potential to work from home after establishing in-office routines and a flexible yet professional environment near the Manly lifestyle.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years PAE in litigation and construction-related work, strong drafting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team while handling international clients where

Qualifications

• 1–3 years PAE in litigation and commercial law (property experience helpful but not essential).
• Experience in building litigation.
• Familiarity with Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to work in a small team.
• Experience with clients from other countries.
• Police clearance check required for AML officer role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pleadings and evidence.
• Briefing experts and counsel.
• Providing client advice.
• Settlement negotiations and documentation.
• Client management.
• Building and construction litigation.
• Contractual and commercial disputes.
• Procurement and front-end advisory work.
• Complex construction claims and dispute resolution.

Skills

Building litigation

Statutes & acts NSW

1–3 years PAE

Construction law interest

Drafting skills

Costs assessments

Client relationship management

Multilingual ability

International clients

Team player

Tools

SILQ

Xero

NSW Online Registry

Parachute AI

Job description

Mitchell and Shorten Lawyers – North Manly NSW

Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers is a small established law firm specialising in building law.We enjoy a relaxed yet professional working environment and like to take advantage of the Manly lifestyle.

The Role

We are seeking a solicitor to join us on a full-time basis.The role will involve working 5 days per week with flexible hours.Initially it will be based in the office but there is potential to work from home.

This role will suit a mid-level building lawyer (1+ years PQE) who wants to manage his or her own clients and become a leader in the firm.

Key Attractions

• Unlimited potential to make the role your own
• Scope to take ownership of client matters and relationships
• No bureaucracy
• Free parking on site
• Opportunity to go to the beach and surf at lunch time

Salary commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include all facets of front and back end residential building law including:

• Preparing pleadings and evidence
• Briefing experts and counsel
• Providing client advice
• Settlement negotiations and documentation
• Client management
• Building and construction litigation
• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Procurement and front-end advisory work
• Complex construction claims and dispute resolution

You will report directly to the firm’s principal and act as the anti-money laundering compliance officer for the firm.

Skill & Experience

Please note that successful candidates will have to pass a police clearance check due to the role as the firm’s anti money laundering compliance officer.

Required Skills

• Experience in building litigation
• Familiarity of theHome Building Act 1989 (NSW), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW),Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW)and other relevant legislation
• 1–3 years PAE in litigation and commercial law (property experience helpful but not essential)
• A genuine interest in construction law – contracts, projects, disputes, problem-solving
• Exposure to general commercial disputes connected to construction and property matters
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Experience in drafting and preparing costs assessment applications
• Confidence and maturity
• Experience in using SILQ, Xero, NSW Online Registry and AI software (Parachute)
• Ability to speak multiple languages is a benefit but not a requirement
• Ability to work in a small team
• Experience with clients from other countries