Role Overview

You'll be a part of our band‑1 Disputes & Investigations practice, working with lawyers across all offices. You will advise clients from sectors such as government, healthcare, infrastructure, transport, mining, critical minerals, renewable energy, and property development. The role offers exposure to a variety of Partners within the practice group across the Allens network and responsibility for a wide range of work.

Responsibilities

- Advising on disputes related to the development and construction of infrastructure, mining, property development and renewable energy projects.
- Handling commercial and contractual disputes, arbitration and Supreme Court litigation throughout Australia.
- Providing expert determination, mediation, DRB/DAB and other alternative dispute resolution support.
- Offering advice on claims and dispute resolution during the project delivery phase for significant Australian and international projects.
- Managing adjudication under the Security of Payment Legislation.

Qualifications

- Experience in construction and project disputes, litigation and claim resolution, ideally from a leading national or international firm.
- Ability to effectively manage larger matters and work collaboratively within the firm and with clients’ teams.
- Willingness to participate in business development activities such as pitch documents, firm‑wide pursuits, article writing, industry events, and seminars.
- Desire to learn, grow, network, and mentor junior lawyers.

Benefits





- Competitive fixed remuneration and generous incentive plan recognising billable and broader contribution.
- Employee recruitment referral programme.
- Discounts at a wide range of suppliers, health and travel insurance, and a charity matched funding program.
- Full‑subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in‑house snacks, catered meals and subsidised sporting and social activities.
- Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work and life commitments, with equipment for working from home.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave and an inclusive, flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid for permanent employees without a minimum service requirement.
- Potential secondments through the alliance with Linklaters to overseas offices.
- Team‑based recognition activities, annual Allens Values Awards, and opportunities for community involvement and volunteering.

Equal Chance Statement

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people’s differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide adjustments to fully participate in the application process. All applicants are considered equally, independently of their personal circumstances. Contact for any required adjustments.

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📌 Associate / Senior Associate - Projects Disputes (Melbourne)
🏢 Allens Corporate Services
📍 Melbourne