Strata and Construction Lawyer | 6+ PQE

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

Gym and wellness contributions

Flexible working arrangements and paid

Annual legal allowance

EAP and flu vaccinations

Team-building and social events

Job summary

Naiman Clarke is seeking an experienced Strata & Construction Lawyer to join our team in Sydney. You will advise on strata management, construction disputes, and related contracts while handling a substantial caseload with autonomy.

Join a progressive international law firm committed to professional growth, collaboration, and innovative, commercially focused advice across NSW jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years post-admission experience.
• Background in litigation and/or construction law.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload with autonomy.
• Strong communication, legal research and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strata management, building defects, remedial works and construction-related matters.
• Manage strata and construction disputes, including litigation across various jurisdictions.
• Draft and review building contracts, legal advice and supporting documentation.
• Assist with strata renewal proceedings in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
• Advise on remedial building works under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.
• Work alongside partners and senior lawyers on complex matters involving strata law and NSW construction reform.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction law

Autonomy

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Strata & Construction Lawyer to join a highly regarded team, working across a diverse range of complex strata, construction and building disputes.

Additional Benefits

• Salary continuance insurance.
• Gym and wellness contributions, yoga and wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements and purchased leave.
• Annual legal allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flu vaccinations.
• Regular team-building and social events.

What you will be doing

• Advise on strata management, building defects, remedial works and construction-related matters.
• Manage strata and construction disputes, including litigation across various jurisdictions.
• Draft and review building contracts, legal advice and supporting documentation.
• Assist with strata renewal proceedings in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
• Advise on remedial building works under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.
• Work alongside partners and senior lawyers on complex matters involving strata law and NSW construction reform.

Skills & experience

• Approximately 6+ years' post-admission experience.
• A background in litigation and/or construction law is preferred.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload with autonomy.
• Strong communication, legal research and drafting skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across a variety of matters.

About the company

Our client is a progressive international law firm with a growing national Banking & Finance practice.

The firm takes a modern approach to legal services, focusing on reducing bureaucracy and delivering innovative, commercially focused advice.

With a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration and innovation, the firm offers a supportive environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers and contribute to the team's continued growth.

Job Reference: AB/59813