Construction Litigation Lawyer

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time

Team Overview:

Dispute resolution is a strategic area of focus for Ashurst globally. The firm has major international disputes coverage with over 50 partners and more than 200 other disputes lawyers globally. Ashurst belongs to an elite group of firms with large disputes teams in London and Australia, and established and successful teams across Continental Europe and Asia.

Our market leading construction dispute resolution practice provides construction law and dispute management advice in relation to all aspects of domestic and international project delivery. We are privileged to have a primary advisory role on some of the region's most significant resources and infrastructure projects in mining, LNG, rail and roads.

Opportunity:

We have an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to join our dispute resolution team in Sydney. The successful candidate will have experience in the management of construction and project litigation ideally in the resources and infrastructure sectors. While this role is based in Sydney, it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to work closely with the broader regional team on resources and infrastructure project disputes and will likely involve opportunities to work on matters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, and outside of Australia.

The construction litigation work is for a blue chip client base in the resources and infrastructure sectors.

Main Tasks:

Advising clients on construction and project disputes. Preparation of claims for expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. Preparing formal legal opinions. Business development and networking activities. Contributing to department know-how.

Skills for the Role:

2-4 years' experience as a lawyer with construction dispute experience gained within a top-tier firm (or by a combination of top-tier and in-house) preferably within the resources and infrastructure sectors. excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. superior drafting ability. a commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively. strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills. the ability to be team-focused in providing leadership and mentoring to the juniors in the team whilst also working independently. a proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service, and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance; flexible working; complimentary gym memberships; corporate health plans; a global professional development offering for all employees; and an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.



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