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
Award winning Australian private practice
Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
A firm with a solid 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
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.
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📌 Lawyer/Senior Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Lander & Rogers
📍 Melbourne