Associate / Senior Associate, Construction Disputes

This is a Associate / Senior Associate, Construction Disputes role with Allens based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== Allens ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Associate / Senior Associate, Construction Disputes role at Allens

Your role

You'll be a part of our Disputes & Investigations team and work with lawyers across all of our offices. Working closely with our Partners and the wider team, you will gain exposure to the most complex and interesting disputes and proceedings in the sector.

Our construction disputes team delivers commercially minded and strategic solutions to our industry-leading clients to help solve and resolve their dispute, across the whole spectrum of dispute resolution processes. You will work across a range of sectors including infrastructure, real estate, mining and the energy transition.

At Allens, our structure means you'll get exposure to a wide range of different Partners within your practice group and a variety of work. Our construction team works collaboratively on large commercial disputes nationally, giving our lawyers an opportunity to work on major disputes throughout Australia, as well as overseas.   

As an Associate / Senior Associate in our Construction Disputes practice you will:

• Bring and defend against formal proceedings in the Supreme Court and Federal Court

• Manage domestic and international arbitration proceedings

• Manage claims and disputes arising during the delivery phase of major projects

• Be involved with adjudication proceedings under security of payment legislation

• Work across to various alternative dispute resolution processes including mediation, expert determination and contractual dispute advisory boards.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so we would be happy to discuss arrangements that work best for you.

About you

You will have:

• Experience in construction disputes at a well-regarded top tier firm, international firm, or large Australian firm. We would also be open to interest from candidates with a background in general litigation, who would be interested in specialising in construction disputes.

• An ability to effectively manage matters.

• A desire and ability to grow, both as a Construction Disputes Lawyer and leader.

• Experience working with clients during litigation or large arbitration proceedings

• An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks.

• A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.

• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.

• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now" If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Thomas Wigglesworth (he/him) Senior Talent Acquisition Manager on +61 449 539 834.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Allens team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Bringing and defending against formal proceedings
• Managing arbitration proceedings
• Handling claims and disputes

Key Strengths

• Experience in construction disputes
• Ability to manage matters effectively
• Desire to grow as a leader
• Experience in large arbitration proceedings
• Networking skills
• Mentoring others

Why Allens is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Allens not with Hatch.

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