Construction Advisory

BRIEF

Due to a continuing strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a junior Senior Associate to join our Construction Advisory and Disputes team in Perth. You will have the opportunity to advise on major construction, engineering, energy and resource projects across Australia and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate construction lawyer to join our growing energy and infrastructure practice.

The role will see you advising clients on issues arising from live projects as well as formal dispute resolution including arbitration, court, mediation and adjudication.

You will be given a high level of responsibility and autonomy to lead matters, so you will need to be a technical expert who is confident advising clients around construction law and its commercial application. Additionally, you will be a key contributor to the success of the team, working closely with Partners on business development activities to identify new client opportunities and contribute strategically to proposals and tender efforts. You will also be encouraged to develop your own valuable relationships and build your market presence.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

At Pinsent Masons we do things a bit differently, and look for high-performers who are not afraid to try new things and question the status quo.

You will also need to have the following skills and attributes:

Be a qualified lawyer with at least five years experience (in-house or private practice)
Have demonstrated expertise in construction law and dispute resolution
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities under pressure or within tight timeframes
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and diverse stakeholder audiences
Be commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development
Enjoy working in a fast-paced high-performing team, and
Bring energy and passion to the role

THE TEAM

Unique to the Australian market, we have built our presence entirely around the needs of businesses in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Our infrastructure practice combines a wealth of transactional, advisory and contentious experience. The growing Australian team is presently made up of 70+ infrastructure specialists supported by a team of 350 specialists worldwide who have helped our clients on some of the worlds largest and most complex and ambitious projects.

What will we offer you?

We have a global reach and a local feel. With 25 offices and 1500 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Brook Graham and Vario flexible services.
We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional but also relaxed, you can dress for your day and in your own style. We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
We're lots of fun and very inclusive . Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, we have created an open environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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If you're interested in learning more or discussing this opportunity in further detail, please contact Internal Recruitment Manager Ellie Rosenberg via

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