Back End Construction Lawyer

7 months ago


Brisbane, Australia McCullough Robertson Full time

**Join a team with a drive to achieve quality results for clients; a commitment to each other; and a strong community contribution.**

With nearly 400 staff across its Australian offices, McCullough Robertson is a big firm without the attitude.

**The team**

Our growing Construction and Infrastructure team is currently engaged on major projects throughout Australia in sectors including resources and renewables (wind and solar), water and waste transport (roads, bridges, rail, tunnels) and social infrastructure (health and education). Our technical knowledge is also sought on regulatory issues that may impact our clients’ projects.

We act as trusted advisors working beside our clients on significant matters structured in appropriately sized Partner led teams, ensuring that each member of our team plays a key role and is given genuine opportunities for professional growth, client engagement and thought leadership. There is the opportunity to work across the firm with other practice groups who are assisting our clients with the establishment and delivery of their projects.

**The role**

We are looking for a Lawyer with experience in dispute resolution to join our growing team. We operate in all aspects of contentious construction disputes, including litigation, domestic and international arbitrations, contractual dispute resolution processes and Security of Payment adjudications, as well as providing strategic project delivery advice to clients.

You will be an integral part of a high performing and experienced team with extensive experience in construction law across a wide range of industries.

**Experience**

**Inclusion and diversity**

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

An award winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly - Diversity Law Firm of the Year.

**Benefits**

We encourage a balanced work environment. We offer the following benefits for our employees:

- Active participation in industry and professional membership organisations (such as the Society of Construction Law, NAWIC, The Lighthouse Club and other industry bodies);
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your career, with many of our team members having undertaken (or undertaking) their Masters in Construction Law at Melbourne University;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well coaching and leadership support;
- Charity leave and a robust community partnership program;
- Opportunities for flexible working arrangements;
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- In-house barista, newly refurbished offices and end-of-trip facilities.
- We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- It is a condition of employment for all McCullough Robertson Employees to have obtained their vaccination against COVID-19. This helps us make our workplace safe and enables us to sustain normal arrangements for work at our offices. We also want to work with our clients to ensure a safe environment for them when they visit and the safety of our staff when we visit them._



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