Senior Lawyer: Construction and Infrastructure (4+ years’ PQE)

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• Quality work: Get involved in complex disputes, including litigation, arbitration and Security of Payment matters.
• Real exposure: Work closely with respected partners on significant matters across a range of sectors.
• Long-term growth: Join a well-supported team with genuine progression, hands-on responsibility and strong internal development.

About your new employer:

• Our client is a well-established national firm with a strong reputation in construction, infrastructure and major projects.
• The team advises across the full project lifecycle, from procurement and contract structuring through to dispute resolution.
• They act for a broad client base including contractors, developers, principals and government bodies.
• The culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on long-term development

About the role:

Work across a broad range of construction and infrastructure matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts.
• Advising on procurement strategies, project delivery models and risk allocation.
• Major project documentation and contract administration issues.
• Construction disputes involving delay, disruption, variations, defects and payment claims.
• Security of payment matters and other statutory construction claims.
• Litigation, arbitration, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution.
• Providing strategic advice throughout the lifecycle of major projects.
• Managing matters and developing strong relationships with key clients.

The ideal candidate:

• 4+ years’ PQE, with construction & Infrastructure experience, across front-end, back-end or a combination of both.
• Strong drafting, technical and commercial skills.
• Experience gained within a reputable construction, projects or disputes practice.
• Confident managing matters and dealing directly with sophisticated clients.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Anna today!Please quote reference number AP/57265.

• Call or text: 04 6809 2200
• Email: apeters@naimanclarke.com.au
• LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-peters/