Construction & Insurance Litigation Lawyer | Melbourne
Construction & Insurance Litigation Lawyer
Construction and Insurance Litigation roles across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney - Solicitor to Senior Associate levels.
About the Client:
Our client is a well-established Australian law firm with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, recognised nationally for its construction, projects and infrastructure practice.
Its litigation and dispute resolution team has picked up national industry recognition for its work, and several of its partners are individually ranked in leading legal directories. The team has specialised in construction law for more than three decades and is ranked by Doyle's Guide in Construction & Infrastructure Litigation.
About the Position:
Our client is hiring across multiple levels, from Solicitor through to Senior Associate, with positions available in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. You will work alongside experienced Partners and Special Counsel on complex, high-value construction, insurance and commercial matters for builders, contractors, principals, developers, sub-contractors and construction insurers.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with and progressively managing building and construction litigation and dispute resolution, including adjudication, arbitration, mediation and court proceedings
Advising on construction disputes across all project phases, from front-end contract drafting through to back-end claims management
Acting for insurers and insureds on contract works insurance, property insurance and ISR claims
Advising on first party insurance matters, including fire, flood and major loss events
Advising on construction contracts, procurement strategies and front-end Documentation
Providing advice under security of payment legislation




Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers within the team (Senior Associate level)
Key Requirements:
Requirements vary depending on level, with applications welcome from Solicitor through to Senior Associate.
Admitted to practise in Australia
Experience in one or more of: building and construction litigation, construction disputes, commercial litigation, contract works insurance, property insurance, ISR insurance or first party insurance
Solid dispute resolution skills across litigation, arbitration, adjudication or mediation
Experience with fire, flood or major loss insurance claims is highly regarded
Working knowledge of security of payment legislation is desirable
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities within a collaborative team
On Offer:
Choice of base in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney, with relocation support available for the right candidate
Remuneration reflecting current demand in this space - construction and insurance litigation are two of the most active practice areas in the market right now, particularly in Brisbane
Direct access to and mentorship from senior Partners and Special Counsel
Exposure to landmark, high-value and technically complex matters across construction, infrastructure and insurance
Clear career progression pathways
Flexible working arrangements
Contact:
Karl Stanley Associate Director, Legal Recruitment Gorilla Jobs M: ******** *** E: ******
Additional information
Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney - choose your base, relocation support available
Direct access to senior Partners on complex construction and insurance matters
Genuine career progression in a nationally recognised litigation practice
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📌 Construction & Insurance Litigation Lawyer | Melbourne
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📍 Melbourne