Experienced Construction Lawyer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Gorilla Jobs Full time

Gain autonomy over your matters - work them from end-to-end
- Dynamic & friendly environment - be rewarded with bonuses etc for performance
- Complex and challenging Construction matters that will keep you on your toes

**The Firm**

An Australian Construction Law firm based in the Melbourne CBD. The firm is enjoying significant success and frequently works with and is pitted against top tier firms.

There is so much work coming through that the firm is seeking to double its existing team of about 30 lawyers as soon as possible.

The firm believes in their lawyers being well-rounded to enable them to retain ownership of their matters from start to finish and thereby not only build well-rounded experience but also build rapport with clients

The firm's environment has been guided to a place where there is collaboration between the partners, senior associates, associates and more junior lawyers, thereby demonstrating the firm's understanding of the value in investing in the future of the firm by giving and receiving knowledge.

Lawyers can also expect to receive unique incentives, including time in lieu, 5 weeks of annual leave, cash bonuses for excellent performance, and an active social calendar to boost team morale and protect mental health.

**The Job**
The firm is seeking an experienced full-time, permanent Senior Associate to join the firm's team and hit the ground running.
- strong front-end Construction Lawyers with ambitions to accrue in-depth experience in disputes and litigation; and/or
- strong back-end Construction Lawyers with good commercial acumen with ambitions to accrue in-depth experience in complex transactional work.

The firm is open to good applicants who are living in Melbourne and will cover a reasonable relocation fee for the right person.

**Benefits On Offer**
- Convenient office location in the innermost CBD, close to law courts, public transport, retail shops and eateries
- Access to a varied caseload in Construction Law matters
- Unique pro-employee benefits, including but not limited to, flexible work from home arrangements, and more
- Commitment by the firm to fostering a positive team environment with a healthy social calendar for the firm's employees in the form of dinners, office drinks, and overseas and/or interstate trips
- Availability of an industrial psychologist to ensure that your mental health is thriving
- Access a top tier working experience with sophisticated clients and complex matters in a collegiate environment
- Autonomy over your caseload to ensure you become a truly competent Construction Lawyer

**Essential Requirements**
- 3 - 6 years PAE in Construction Law accrued in a reputable Melbourne-based law firm with a similar client profile
- Demonstrated experience working across a wide range of Construction matters
- Professional presentation: excellent plain English communication skills

**To Apply**:
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