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 qualified working environment 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 1989 (NSW), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (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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🏢 Mitchell and Shorten Lawyers
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