Associate - Construction
1 week ago
EA Legal is seeking a 5+ PQE lawyer with experience (or a keen interest in) construction law matters
to join us as an associate. This role is envisaged to develop into a Senior Associate position.
In the role, you will be working across a variety of areas, including:
- Contract review and preparation across a range of procurement models including design only,
DNC, sub-contract agreements.
- Contract administration advice including advice on variation claims, defects liability and defect
liability periods, practical completion and retention.
- Security of payment claims and payment schedules.
- Building and construction claims and dispute resolution.
- Termination of contracts, repudiation and structuring of projects.
- Advisory work.
Division
Construction
Reporting to
Ashlyn Nassif - Director
Experience and Skills Required
- relevant experience in one or more of the areas listed above
- strong demonstrable legal knowledge in the areas of experience
- proven professional approach to client management and working in a team environment
- a desire to grow their own professional brand within the legal and construction industry and an
aim to progress their career within EA Legal.
About EA Legal
EA Legal services a number of large clients on a continuing retainer. As a result - we are pressed on
delivering outcomes not billables.
EA Legal is newly established firm which is built around a culture of dynamic legal thinking to solve
complex litigation and advisory problems. We do not take on mindless churn work and expect our
lawyers to uniquely think about the solutions that our clients are seeking.
EA Legal has a flexible but professional work culture. We expect our lawyers to conduct themselves
professionally at all times but judge each lawyer’s performance based on individual merit.
EA Legal is committed to mentorship and training including progressing staff through training courses
and higher education. We are seeking long-term employees that see their future in growing their own
practice within EA Legal.
How to apply
