Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer (Back End) | Senior Associate

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Detail information about job Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer (Back End) | Senior Associate. Terms and conditions vacancy

Holding Redlich is a progressive national law firm with an open, caring and supportive culture.  We value our people and offer an environment of genuine professional support and opportunities for growth and development.
 
Our firm is committed to maintaining our place in the market. We are an unmerged firm and wish to remain so. Our Projects, Construction & Infrastructure group is an established and stable group.
 
The role
 
You will work with motivated and supportive partners, assisting in strengthening the construction and infrastructure practice.
 
This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of construction disputes for clients in both the private and public sectors on a range of matters including defect, strata and contract disputes, security of payment and commercial litigation for construction sector participants.
 
The partners are seeking a Senior Associate who is able to work well with both clients (with whom you will have direct contact) and to mentor junior lawyers in the group.  You will be provided the opportunity to  run matters from instruction through to conclusion including some appearance work.
 
The partners have no expectation that you will bring work with you and they will support your desire to grow your practice into areas of interest to you.  You will be provided with opportunities and support to develop your profile.
 
Your skills and experience
 
Ideally, you will have at least 7 years PAE and possess a solid background in back end construction work acting for both public sector and private sector clients. 
 
You must be familiar with practice and procedure in all NSW courts and NCAT and be comfortable acting for both plaintiffs and defendants, including in multi-party actions.  The role requires you to be able to draft pleadings and evidence to a high standard, work with experts, manage all pre-hearing stages and instruct counsel at hearings.  Ideally you will have experience preparing both applications and responses for Security of Payment adjudications, including submissions and evidence.

You will be a self-starter, demonstrate excellent communication skills and drive.  You will possess exceptional drafting skills, strong commercial sense, enjoy a busy work environment and a collaborative work culture.  
 
What we offer

• A stable and established practice
• Ability to develop your profile within the market
• Support to grow your practice within the group
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy
• Direct client contact

Holding Redlich also offers a range of benefits including an extensive in-house learning and development program, health & wellbeing initiatives and regular social events.
 
For a confidential discussion concerning this opportunity please contact Zoe Discombe, National Recruitment Manager on 03 9321 9802.
 
To apply please click on the "Apply" button and complete our online application.
 
Unsolicited applications or enquiries from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.