Job Description

Our client is a leading international law firm with a well-established and highly regarded presence in the Australian market. With a strong Sydney office, the firm is known for its collegiate, down-to-earth culture, and genuine investment in its people. Lawyers benefit from private offices, structured flexible working arrangements, and access to leading-edge legal technology, including advanced AI tools that are embedded across the practice.

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The Opportunity

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a well-regarded and high-performing team. This is an exciting blend of construction disputes and renewable energy work. You will work closely with a senior partner who is highly regarded in the construction space, acting as the critical link between the partner and two junior lawyers plus a graduate.

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This is a one-partner practice with a genuine and structured pathway toward Special Counsel and, ultimately, partnership, supported by dedicated mentoring programs. There is the opportunity to join as Special Counsel for those with suitable experience.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Run construction disputes and renewable energy matters with a high degree of autonomy
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- Manage Supreme Court litigation, arbitrations, and other complex disputes
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- Supervise, delegate to, and mentor two junior lawyers and a graduate
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- Work across large-scale construction matters, including security of payment disputes
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- Handle tight turnaround matters, including adjudications,



as part of a hands-on team
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- Contribute to business development and client relationship management over time
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- Collaborate with a front-end construction partner and special counsel where matters overlap
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Candidate Requirements

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- Approximately 8 to 11 years' PQE in construction disputes
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- Australian or New Zealand qualification preferred
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- Genuine experience with large-scale construction matters; exposure to security of payment disputes highly valued
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- Comfortable running matters independently and managing competing deadlines
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- A collaborative, down-to-earth approach with no ego, and a genuine willingness to mentor junior lawyers
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- Solid communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily in an interview and team setting
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- Candidates currently based in the UK or Middle East and considering a return to Australia are encouraged to apply
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Why Apply

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- Genuine partnership pathway with structured mentoring and sponsorship
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- Work across both disputes and renewable energy in a rare combined front/back-end role
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- Join a global firm with the feel and culture of a mid-sized practice, where you know who you're working with
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- Access to market-leading legal AI tools and technology
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- Structured flexible working arrangements, including regular WFH days
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- Private offices for all lawyers
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- Relocation support available for candidates returning from overseas
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- Competitive remuneration package, reflective of experience
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📌 Construction Disputes/Renewable Energy - Special Counsel or Senior Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 Barratt Galvin
📍 New South Wales