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About the Firm Our client is a premier national law firm known for delivering top-tier results with a dynamic, forward-thinking culture.
The firm's Sydney office provides an energetic environment where talent is recognized, and career progression is actively supported.
About the Team The firm's construction team is a market leader, advising major developers, tier-one contractors, and government entities on complex, large-scale disputes.
Our client prides themselves on a collegiate atmosphere where senior lawyers play a pivotal role in strategy and junior talent is heavily supported.
The Role Our client is seeking an ambitious Construction Lawyer from 3 years PQE through to Senior Associate level to join their expanding Sydney practice.
Key Responsibilities: Dispute Resolution: Managing complex litigation (infrastructure engineering disputes), arbitration, and expert determination processes.
Security of Payment: Advising on and managing adjudication claims and responses.
Client Strategy: Providing strategic risk-management advice to high-profile construction clients.
Team Leadership:



Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers (applicable at the Senior Associate level).
About You Experience: 3+ years of post-qualification experience specializing in construction disputes or general disputes.
Skills: Strong advisory, drafting, and commercial negotiation skills.
Drive: A motivated qualified looking to take ownership of matters and build client relationships.
Benefits Progression: Genuine, transparent pathway to Senior Associate and beyond.
Culture: A modern, inclusive workplace with zero pretension.
Flexibility: Hybrid and agile working arrangements tailored.
KPIs Budgets: Achievable KPIs/budgets and billables (below industry norm).
Rewards: Highly competitive salary package.
Apply Now For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact: Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB Ref No: MT******* Email: ****** (click to reveal email) Phone: ************ (click to reveal mobile) Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.
I am a former lawyer and Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group.
With over 18 years of experience placing lawyers in law firms, I connect candidates to the roles that truly support their needs and their wants.
I am passionate about helping lawyers at all stages of their careers and understand the complexity of navigating recruitment in this current market.
If the above role isn't what you are looking for, please reach out so I can assist you with finding the right one.
Reference number: ******* Profession:Legal professional Company: empire group Date posted: 21st Jul, ****

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