Solicitor - Construction and Infrastructure - Brisbane

7 days ago


City of Brisbane, Australia HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Full time

The opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure practice in Brisbane.

You’ll be part of a sub-team of 15 lawyers specialising in all aspects of front-end and back-end construction, acting for a broad range of prominent clients across diverse projects. Working closely with Partners Colin Harris and Paul Gordon, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of matters, from disputes to project advisory work.

You will support senior lawyers and develop your technical skills through legal research, contract review and drafting submissions.

You will be involved in gathering and organising evidence and gradually applying your developing knowledge of construction law to real-world matters. With regular opportunities to participate in client meetings and day-to-day matter management, you will build strong client-facing skills while contributing to the team’s established workflow. As your experience grows, you will be supported to take on increasing autonomy and client responsibility.

To succeed in this role, ideally you/'ll have

- ideally, 2+ years post admission experience
- excellent communication skills
- exposure to, and interest in, construction law
- strong drafting skills
- commercial acumen and critical thinking capabilities

What we offer

- Unrivalled career pathways:Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
- Work-Life Balance:We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
- Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
- Prestige:Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the /'Apply/' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we/'d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.

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