North Manly, Sydney NSW Construction Law (Legal) Full time $80,000 - $100,000 About Us Mitchell Shorten Lawyers is a small established law firm specialising in building law.
We enjoy a relaxed yet professional working setting and like to take advantage of the Manly lifestyle.
The Role We are seeking a solicitor to join us on a full-time basis.
The role will involve working 5 days per week with flexible hours.
Initially it will be based in the office but there is potential to work from home.
This role will suit a mid-level building lawyer (1+ years PQE) who wants to manage his or her own clients and become a leader in the firm.
Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include all facets of front and back end residential building law including: ●Preparing pleadings and evidence ●Briefing experts and counsel ●Providing client advice ●Settlement negotiations and documentation ●Client management ●Construction disputes ●Building and construction litigation ●Contractual and commercial disputes ●Contract drafting ●Procurement and front-end advisory work ●Complex construction claims and dispute resolution You will report directly to the firm's principal and act as the anti-money laundering compliance officer for the firm.




Key Attractions ●Unlimited potential to make the role your own ●Scope to take ownership of client matters and relationships ●No bureaucracy ●Free parking on site ●Opportunity to go to the beach and surf at lunch time Required Skills ●Experience in building litigation ●Familiarity of the Home Building Act **** (NSW), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act **** (NSW) , Design and Building Practitioners Act **** (NSW)and other relevant legislation ●1–3 years PAE in litigation and commercial law (property experience helpful but not essential) ●A genuine interest in construction law - contracts, projects, disputes, problem-solving ●Exposure to general commercial disputes connected to construction and property matters ●Strong drafting skills and attention to detail ●Excellent in English ●Experience in drafting and preparing costs assessment applications ●Confidence and maturity ●Experience in using SILQ, Xero, NSW Online Registry and AI software (Parachute) ●Ability to speak multiple languages is a benefit but not a requirement ●Ability to work in a small team ●Experience with clients from other countries Please note that successful candidates will have to pass a police clearance check due to the role as the firm's anti money laundering compliance officer.
Salary Salary commensurate with experience.

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