Join a leading construction law practice offering toptier quality work, attractive salary and development. Your new company A highly regarded Sydneybased construction and disputes law firm is seeking to recruit an Associatelevel lawyer to join its growing and successful construction practice. The firm has entered an exciting growth phase led by highly respected senior practitioners who are consistently recognised in leading legal directories. The firm is known for delivering toptier quality construction work and regularly acts opposite leading firms on major matters. Approximately 80% of the work is backend focused, with a strong pipeline of highvalue disputes and arbitrations, alongside frontend advisory work. The client base is primarily made up of Tier 2 and Tier 3 builders, with exposure to highprofile, highvalue projects. There is minimal subcontractor work, allowing lawyers to focus on complex and commercially sophisticated matters. Your new role This role offers broad exposure across frontend and backend construction matters, including: Construction disputes and litigation Security of payment claims Contract administration and risk advice Projectrelated advisory and dispute strategy You will work closely with senior practitioners who are handson, commercially focused and deeply invested in training and development. What you'll need to succeed 2 years PAE, ideally with some construction law exposureStrong litigators with an interest in moving into construction will also be considered.Experience from boutique, midtier or toptier firms welcomedComfortable working in a fastpaced, highperforming environmentStrong drafting, communication and problemsolving skillsTeamoriented and adaptable to evolving legal and commercial issues What you'll get in return Highquality construction work comparable to toptier firmsA strong pipeline of matters billable targets are very achievableTopmarket salary with bonuses paid consistently once targets are metHandson training and clear development pathwaysSupportive structure with strong administrative and technology (AI) supportCollaborative, professional and highperforming cultureFlexible workfromhome arrangements availableQuarterly social events and an annual firm trip What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Laura on 0280626176/laura.keegan@hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in law or an update on the legal job market, please contact Laura for a confidential discussion on your career. 2997096
