Senior Associate / Associate - Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer

Job Description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Be part of one of Australia's largest construction practices Gain experience on a variety of contentious matters - including disputes in relation to large road, rail, bridge, airport and recreational facility infrastructure projects and multi-story commercial, retail and residential developments Flexible work arrangements - Remote working and part-time arrangements are available About us HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first-class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Nationally the firm features over 280 Partners and more than 1,700 people. The opportunity This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer who is ready to make their own mark. Our size, experience and expertise attract instructions from tier-one contractors, Commonwealth, State and local government, listed developers and sovereign wealth funds. Equally, we are able to offer value-for-money services for small to medium projects and support senior lawyers to develop their own practice. In addition to the highest quality legal work and clients, you will be encouraged and supported in finding and developing your own following and practice to take the next step in your career. Our size, range of experience and pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. The role is an opportunity to work on top-tier matters, collaborate with our prominent client base and assist in leading and developing our exceptional group of Junior Lawyers. In this role you will: Provide advice on construction and project disputes; Manage litigation, arbitration and adjudications from start to finish; Work on claims and disputes arising out of major infrastructure projects including construction of rail infrastructure, airport developments, schools, road and other civil construction; Commercial, residential and retail tower developments, industrial and large-scale residential developments. About you: 5 + years post admission experience; Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment; Strategic and critical thinking capabilities; Strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort who are exceptionally talented, motivated and passionate. Our offer to you We offer our staff career development opportunities and you will be encouraged to take ownership of the direction and pace of your career. We promote and reward talent based solely on merit, which allows all team members to reach their potential. We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages all team members to progress. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where building relationships and high performance are celebrated and rewarded. HWL Ebsworth is also committed to supporting flexible working arrangements for our employees to assist them in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To support this, the firm offers a flexible working arrangement whereby professional staff members can elect to work a portion of their week remotely. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. For any queries, please contact Laura Harrison on or 0467610408 for a confidential discussion. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr