Solicitor, Construction
4 weeks ago
**SYDNEY - CBD**
**THE OPPORTUNITY**
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Band 1 and award winning Disputes team to be based in Sydney.
In this role you will work closely with leading partners and senior lawyers across the national Construction and Infrastructure Disputes team, as well as the wider Disputes group.
You will undertake a range of work that supports national and international clients, advising on issues during project delivery and resolving commercial and construction disputes on major construction and infrastructure projects across the construction, transportation, mining and energy industries. You will work closely with the national construction and infrastructure disputes team and will gain exposure and experience on domestic and international matters.
You will be a key member of a close-knit, highly motivated and innovative team. You will have extensive client exposure and opportunities to develop a network of relationships. You will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working in a team of highly ambitious and collaborative professionals.
**SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrable experience or a keen interest in delivering technical advice and acting on a range of contentious construction and infrastructure disputes matters, from a leading top tier, national or international private practice environment. Suitable in-house and government experience will also be considered;
- An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
- A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team;
- An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously;
- An eagerness to create an exceptional experience for our clients and value empathy, simplicity and commerciality as we do.
**GROUP / TEAM**
Dispute resolution
**GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION**
With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, the Disputes team provides commercial insight and legal advice which is described by Chambers and Partners as a 'Dispute Resolution powerhouse that consistently tops the rankings across the world'.
Herbert Smith Freehills' Disputes group is ranked as a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Legal 500 2023) and ranked a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific 2023). The firm's Disputes practice has been awarded Firm of the Year - Australia, International Firm of the Year and White-Collar Crime Firm of the Year (Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020).
What you can expect from us:
- We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. Your growth is our ambition as we strive to be the market leader. We embrace diversity, high performance, collaboration, and digital innovation. As leaders in our field, we are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. Join us and be part of a human, bold, and outstanding team.
- As early adopters of agile working we prioritise flexibility to meet your needs, as well as that of your team, and your clients. You’ll be in the office when you need to be and will be purposeful when you’re there.
- We prioritise your growth by providing a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
- We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
**ROLE TYPE**
Legal professionals/Practice Group
**CONTRACT TYPE**
Permanent
**WORKING PATTERN**
Full Time
**DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.
Herbert Smith Freehills
Solicitor, Construction & Infrastructure Disputes | Herbert Smith Freehills
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