AssociateSenior Associate, Construction Disputes

As an Associate or Senior Associate you will have good judgment excellent analytical skills and broad subject matter experience across construction disputes. Experience in regulatory issues (especially ACCC ASIC and AER) private international law public international law corporate and other commercial issues will be highly regarded. Organised and self-motivated youll be a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus.

The roles and responsibilities include:

• Support claims and disputes strategy for clients involved in major projects and oversee counsel and experts to implement strategy.

• Draft motions trial briefs examination outlines and other documents for domestic and international matters.

• Assists in developing case strategies by analysing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers

• Guide clients through regulatory investigations.

• Coordinate experts and Counsel engagements.

• Coordinates discovery processes including reviewing and organising documents and managing evidence collection

• May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team (if at senior level)

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Australian qualified PQE 4-6 years of construction litigation experience

• Team player who adopts a team first mindset

• Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in multi-party construction disputes

• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity

• Self-starter and takes ownership and accountability for tasks

• Solid communication and collaboration skills

• Resilient solutions-focused and can work effectively and productively under pressure

• Client service focus

This role reports to

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The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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