Listed 6 weeks ago
Junior Lawyer: Construction Disputes
Construction
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Job Description
What’s in it for you?
- Direct mentoring from approachable senior lawyers who invest in your development.
- Early responsibility and exposure to substantive, high-value disputes.
- A down-to-earth, supportive team with room to build a long-term career.
About your new employer
- High-performing commercial law firm with an established disputes practice.
- Modern, entrepreneurial environment with a collaborative culture and less hierarchy.
- Lean team structure offering close client contact and genuine involvement in matters.
About the role
- Act on complex construction and infrastructure disputes arising from major projects.
- Advise on contractual issues, delays, disruption, variations and defects.
- Assist with security of payment claims and other payment disputes.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, evidence and submissions.
- Prepare matters for adjudication, mediation, arbitration and court proceedings.
- Work closely with senior lawyers, clients, counsel and technical experts.
The ideal candidate
- Approximately 2–5 years’ PQE in construction disputes, commercial litigation or broader dispute resolution.
- Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
- A genuine interest in building a practice in construction and infrastructure disputes.
- Commercial litigators keen to specialise in construction are also encouraged to appInterested?
Why Consider this opportunity?
An excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes alongside highly regarded specialists who offer exceptional mentoring, genuine responsibility and direct client exposure within a collaborative team that supports long-term career progression.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, contact Elvira: enaiman@naimanclarke.com.au
Job reference: EN/59776
