Lawyer/Senior Associate

• Award winning Australian private practice
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our construction team. You will provide our clients with relevant construction related legal advice and will focus on a broad cross section of work spanning both front end and back end construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the prosecution of and defence of claims under the Security of Payment Act nationally and assist in the conduct of litigated claims, and advise generally in connection with the enforcement of and defence of claims arising under construction contracts.
• Providing contract administration advice to assist our clients with the delivery of their projects.
• Drafting construction contracts based on
  • amended Australian standard forms of contract; and
  • bespoke forms of contract
• Review construction contracts and recommend amendments to those contracts to better reflect our clients' risk profile and industry standards including modified Australian standard form of contracts and bespoke contracts
• Drafting consultancy agreements and related documents including deeds of novation, deeds of assignment and early contractor involvement deeds
• Liaising with clients, practice groups, opposing lawyers and other stakeholders
• Collaborating with senior practitioners and other team members
• Delegating work and providing instructions to lawyers and administrative support
• Mentoring and coaching lawyers to support their development
• Supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
• Retaining and building business

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Law
• Current Practising Certificate for relevant jurisdiction
• Minimum 3 years' PAE working principally in construction
• Experience in both back end and front end construction matters
• Critical reasoning and analytical skills with the ability to think laterally
• Legal drafting expertise
• Effective and timely file management and billing ability
• A highly developed customer service ethic
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particularly the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders
• Excellent influencing and negotiation capability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables
• The ability to lead, supervise, mentor and delegate
• Proven ability to facilitate presentations and meetings with varying sizes of groups of people

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: to encourage you to take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise, we offer an annual wellness day and if you meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive up to five additional days of annual leave
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal

How to apply

Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.