Projects and Construction Senior Associate

A law firm in Sydney, Australia, is actively seeking a skilled Projects and Construction Senior Associate with 5+ years of post-qualification experience to assist clients on front-end matters and large-scale projects, with a particular focus on energy, infrastructure, and resources. The role involves advising on and drafting project development and construction delivery documents, managing work streams on domestic projects, liaising with clients, participating in negotiations, and contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.

Duties

• Project Assistance: Support clients on various front-end matters and large-scale projects, emphasizing energy, infrastructure, and resources.
• Documentation: Advise on and draft various project documents, including project development and construction delivery documents.
• Project Management: Manage work streams on large domestic projects, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery.
• Client Assistance: Liaise with clients, offering guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiations: Assist in negotiations to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Business Development: Contribute to business development initiatives, identifying growth opportunities.
• Marketing: Participate in marketing efforts to enhance the firm's presence in the projects and construction sector.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a front-end construction or projects practice.
• Energy/Construction/Projects: Experience assisting on various energy, construction, and project matters.
• Client Liaison Skills: Strong ability to liaise effectively with clients.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills for complex legal issues in projects and construction.
• Drafting Skills: Proficiency in drafting various project-related documents.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Academic Achievements: Outstanding academic achievements in legal education.

Education

• Legal Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with relevant legal qualifications.

Skills

• Project Expertise: In-depth knowledge of front-end construction and project legal matters.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills for favorable project outcomes.
• Business Development: Ability to contribute to business development initiatives.
• Marketing: Participation in marketing efforts to enhance the firm's profile.
• Client Relationship Management: Effective management of client relationships.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.