Min 2 years PQE within Construction Law PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across Australia.
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Construction Lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing legal practice in Melbourne.
Working alongside experienced construction-law specialists, you will advise a diverse client base that includes builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, property owners and other construction-industry participants.
The position offers exposure to a broad range of front-end and back-end construction matters, with opportunities to manage files, work directly with clients and continue developing your career within a supportive team.
The Role Your responsibilities may include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, consultancy agreements and subcontractor agreements.
Advising on contract administration, variations, extensions of time, delay claims and contractual notices.
Advising on Security of Payment legislation, payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication applications.
Managing building and construction disputes.
Advising on defective-work, statutory warranty and insurance claims.
Preparing pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, submissions and court or tribunal documents.
Briefing experts and counsel.
Representing clients in negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences.




Appearing in VCAT and assisting with matters before Victorian courts.
Managing files and maintaining direct relationships with clients.
About You To be considered, you will have: A minimum of two years' post-admission experience in building and construction law.
Experience in construction disputes, front-end construction matters or a combination of both.
Knowledge of the Domestic Building Contracts Act **** (Vic) and Security of Payment legislation.
Strong drafting, negotiation and legal research skills.
The ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A practical, commercially focused approach to client advice.
Solid attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience acting for builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors or property owners will be highly regarded.
What Is Offered A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
High-quality and varied construction-law matters.
Direct client contact and responsibility for your own files.
Support and mentoring from experienced construction lawyers.
Genuine career-development and progression opportunities.
A collaborative and professional working environment.
If you would like more information or a confidential chat on this vacancy or any other legal vacancies, please contact Charlotte @ PERSOL on *********** Consultant ****** Reference number: ********* Profession:LegalSolicitor Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce Date posted: 27th Aug, ****

📌 Construction Lawyer (Victoria)
🏢 PERSOL APAC
📍 Victoria