Construction Disputes Lawyer

5 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Minter Ellison Full time
About the Role

Minter Ellison is seeking an experienced disputes lawyer to join our busy and dynamic construction disputes practice in Melbourne.

The successful candidate will have carriage of matters, with the experience and confidence to engage with clients, be a team player and work with diligent senior lawyers.

We welcome applications from lawyers with a minimum 2-5 years PQE looking to take the next step in their career in a Tier 1 practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out litigation and dispute resolution in relation to the construction and infrastructure industry
  • Engage with clients, be a team player and work with senior lawyers
  • Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
  • Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to junior members in the team
Requirements
  • Minimum 2-5 years PQE
  • Experience in construction disputes
  • Good advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage client relationships
  • Commercial approach to all matters
  • Superior drafting ability and a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Resilience and a commitment to excellence
About Minter Ellison

Minter Ellison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.

We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.

Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.

We have an exciting opportunity for a disputes lawyer at Associate level (PQE 2-5) to join a busy and dynamic construction disputes practice.

This role is focussed on litigation and dispute resolution in relation to the construction and infrastructure industry both in Victoria and interstate.

We are looking for an Associate to have carriage of matters, with the experience and confidence to engage with clients, be a team player and work with diligent senior lawyers.

We welcome applications from lawyers with a minimum 2-5 years PQE looking to take the next step in their career in a Tier 1 practice.

Ideally, you will have experience in construction disputes, good advocacy skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.

Besides your technical and legal knowledge, you will have an ability to manage client relationships and provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to the junior members in the team.

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities.

We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role.

Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at Minter Ellison.

If you are currently a Minter Ellison employee, please apply through the internal careers page which can be accessed via my ME.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact



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