Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer

5 days ago

Perth, Australia Lavan Full time

**About the Role**

We are seeking ambitious and commercially-minded lawyers with 4+ years of post-admission experience to join our Construction and Infrastructure Team.

This is a great opportunity to join a four-partner practice working on front-end and back-end matters in construction, infrastructure and mining services. The partners are hands on and readily accessible.

The front-end work will include:

- preparing tender documents;
- reviewing contracts for clients and drafting clarification schedules; and
- drafting and negotiating various forms of contracts (eg construct-only contracts, consultancy agreements, D&C contracts, ECI agreements, and services agreements).

The back-end work will include:

- providing strategic advice on claims management and contract disputes;
- representing parties in arbitration proceedings; and
- representing parties in litigation in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the District Court and State Administrative Tribunal.

**About You**

You will have previous experience within either:

- a mixed front-end and back-end construction team;
- a disputes team with experience in construction and infrastructure disputes; or
- a front-end construction or projects team.

You will be encouraged to build and maintain excellent client relationships and collaborate with others to deliver desired outcomes. In addition to the relevant legal experience, you will also have:

- interest in business development and attending events;
- a desire to learn and continuously improve;
- strong attention to detail and technical skills;
- strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence; and
- excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.

**About Us**

Our **Purpose** is Making A Real Difference. Together.

Our values of **Fulfilment, Integrity, Courage, Collaboration and Excellence** drive everything we do, and we are proud to be able to bring to our clients a specialised local knowledge, local networks and a first-hand understanding of the Western Australian business community.

Our goal is to provide our people with a working environment that is professionally and personally rewarding. In an open-planned workspace with a staff lounge and balcony overlooking Elizabeth Quay, we also provide our people with the following benefits:

- health and wellness initiatives including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, health and wellness benefits, daily continental breakfast, and flexible work arrangements;
- financial support programs including salary continuance, recruitment and client incentive referral programs, discounted services, LSL over and above award and competitive industry salaries; and
- ongoing study and education assistance

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that everyone deserves to feel respected, valued and safe. We strive to attract and develop exceptional people and are committed to promote a workplace without barriers irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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