Lawyer (2-5 PQE) - Major Projects and Construction (Litigation)

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

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Lawyer (2-5 PQE) - Major Projects and Construction (Litigation) Apply locations Melbourne time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR-101558
  • Join a tier-one ranked Major Projects & Construction practice
  • Contribute to one of the largest dedicated project practices in the Asia Pacific region
  • Work on some the biggest and most sophisticated infrastructure projects in the country

The role

We have an opportunity for a smart, driven and ambitious lawyer to join our back-end Major Projects and Construction team located in Melbourne on a full-time basis.

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and contribute to a market recognised, high performing practice. We act on government infrastructure procurement and a range of private sector projects across Australia, particularly in the energy and transport sectors. In addition to running complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution, our back-end team works closely with the front-end of the practice to support our clients on project delivery and contract management issues.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 2-5 PQE with strong contract interpretation and dispute resolution experience
  • A drive to provide outstanding service with attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Ambition and a proactive approach to your work, be resilient and a self-starter
  • The ability to interact confidently with our clients and build meaningful relationships
  • The desire to work as part of close-knit, collaborative and high-performing team

In our Major Projects and Construction practice, you will:

  • Be part of a team and community at the forefront of development of construction law in Australia
  • Partners with collaborative and supportive leadership styles, with a genuine understanding of flexibility and how to balance high performance with a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to work and life.
  • The ability to learn from leaders in the industry, working on some of the largest and most high-profile projects and procurements in the country
  • The opportunity to challenge yourself with exposure to a variety of different clients and matters, across various industry sectors

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How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Jennifer Sanderson,

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 .

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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.

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