Lawyer / Senior Associate - Major Projects & Construction (Disputes)

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

The Role

Working closely with leading Partner Frank Bannon and other experienced senior practitioners, this is in an exciting opportunity for a talented projects and infrastructure disputes lawyer to join our leading Major Projects & Construction team in Sydney.

With a strong pipeline of matters, this role will see you acting for large public sector and tier 1 contractor clients on complex, high-value projects claims and disputes. There will also be some advisory work in this role. This role offers significant autonomy and client exposure.

The team have successfully acted on some of the largest, high profile infrastructure matters in Australia. The team operate on a nationally collaborative basis and you will have the opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary practice.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 3+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer, with a strong academic record

  • Strong litigation and/or disputes experience gained within a reputable commercial law firm

  • Experience working on major projects and infrastructure disputes and a desire to focus your career in this space

  • Strong drafting skills and exceptional attention to detail

  • Dedication and commitment to ensuring the highest client service

  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a team

The Major Projects & Construction Team

The Major Projects & Construction team is one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region, working on some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region for public and private participants.

We advise the full spectrum of participants, from owners, developers and project sponsors to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, financiers, project managers, consultants and contractors.  We know and understand the practical, as well as the purely legal, aspects of what all participants in major projects want to achieve.

For further information, please visit our Construction and Major Projects showcase page on LinkedIn.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John,

Accessibility and Inclusion

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Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.

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