Senior Associate/Special Counsel
4 weeks ago
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This opportunity is within our Construction team focusing on "back end" construction disputes. There may be some "front end" work available also.
Our Construction team is highly regarded for its expertise across the WA construction (and related) sectors and is one of the largest in Western Australia. This exceptional opportunity involves working directly with Partners Tom Jacobs, Isla McRobbie, Lauren Cook, Edward Parra and Belinda Wong, who are leading practitioners in their field.
We act for a number of major organisations in the industry, and a range of clients including principals, contractors, consultants and government bodies. Our team is collaborative and friendly and enjoys strong links with key bodies such as the Master Builders Association, Civil Contractors Federation, Mining and Resource connections; SOCLA and Consult Australia.
We have a particular strength advising clients on their payment disputes arising under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act and we are seeing increased levels of work in this area.
About you
With at least 5 years PAE, you will ideally have experience working on a range of commercial disputes, preferably in the building, construction, and engineering sectors, but by no means essential. Ideally you will also have:
• excellent legal knowledge and technical ability, with proven experience;
• some procedural knowledge (of the rules relating to litigation; domestic arbitration and adjudication);
• knowledge of the legal issues concerning construction and engineering projects in Western Australia (desirable);
• some contract drafting experience (in the various common forms of contracts within the construction sector) (optional);
• sound judgment and commercial acumen;
• confidence to act in a client-facing role; and
• understanding and knowledge in the use of various IT systems.
Those interested should also exhibit:
• experience of (or a strong desire and commitment to learn) construction law and practice, with motivation to contribute to the continued growth and success of the team;
• desire to succeed in private practice;
• commitment to delivering exceptional standards in your work; and
• proactivity and enthusiasm to see tasks through to completion.
Why Jackson McDonald?
We will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills and drive your career by working on interesting and challenging matters, within a supportive and friendly working environment. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in social, community and charity initiatives to give back to WA, and get to know your colleagues outside the office.
Visit our website to learn more about us.
What we can offer you:
• Structured learning and personalised career development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A firm-wide reward and recognition program.
• Health and Wellness program.
• Free breakfast once a week.
• Activities to support our local community and charities.
How to apply
Please click Apply to submit your application.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.
Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
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Jackson McDonald is Western Australia's largest independent law firm with over 140 staff and 26 partners, offering a full range of commercial legal services. For the last 100 years, we have played an integral role in shaping the State by providing our clients with clear, concise legal advice that is tailored to their commercial and operational needs.
We provide specialist legal services to a broad client base, which ranges from multi-national corporations, mining and resources groups, financial institutions and developers to local companies, universities and government agencies.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Jackson McDonald is Western Australia's largest independent law firm with over 140 staff and 26 partners, offering a full range of commercial legal services. For the last 100 years, we have played an integral role in shaping the State by providing our clients with clear, concise legal advice that is tailored to their commercial and operational needs.
We provide specialist legal services to a broad client base, which ranges from multi-national corporations, mining and resources groups, financial institutions and developers to local companies, universities and government agencies.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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