Associate, Construction Litigation and Project Litigation
Allens
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Disputes relating to the development and construction of infrastructure, mining, property development and renewable energy projects;
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Providing advice regarding claims and dispute resolution during the project delivery phase across a range of significant Australian and international projects;
- Adjudication under the Security of Payment Legislation
- Experience in construction and project disputes, litigation and claim resolution, ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm
- An ability to effectively manage larger matters, and to work collaboratively as part of a team both internally within Allens and externally with our clients' teams. We value teamwork, good humour and kindness and are looking for co-workers, who share our values.
- A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars.
- A desire to learn, grow, network, and to mentor our junior lawyers.
- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
- Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
- Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible
- International opportunities: our alliance with