Senior Associate or Special Counsel
1 week ago
Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on complex matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.
We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.
Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
The Role
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and competent back-end lawyer, Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our highly regarded Sydney Construction team.
This team operates across an array of construction and infrastructure disputes, including complex, contract disputes, regulatory enforcements, arbitration, and Security of Payment adjudications. Their client base is primarily comprised of top and mid-tier contractors, and the team is renowned for providing innovative and commercially focused solutions.
The team is engaged on most of NSW's large infrastructure projects, primarily with a contractor focus but also advising relevant government agencies. With a down-to-earth and commercial approach to legal services, the team competes with top-tier firms for major infrastructure back-end and project advisory work.
Experience
As the successful candidate, you will be a skilled back-end Construction lawyer with prior experience gained in a mid-large sized firm. As well as in-depth industry knowledge, you will be passionate about construction, with a keen desire to develop a long-term career in this space.
Furthermore, you will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work well both autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well coaching and leadership support;Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- End-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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