At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting construction law cases.
- Company: Boutique CBD practice with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Work from home 2 days a week, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work environment and meaningful client interactions.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned construction lawyers.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years post-admission experience and a passion for construction law.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
Exceptional opportunity to build a career in construction law with a specialist CBD based practice.
- Amazing team culture
- Work from home 2 days a week
- Mentoring and exposure to complex work
Our client is seeking a motivated junior lawyer (1-3 years PAE) with an interest in construction law to join its growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced construction lawyers in a boutique specialist practice that originated from an established mid-tier firm. You will receive direct mentoring from senior practitioners with more than 60 years of combined experience, while gaining exposure to sophisticated and commercially significant matters.
Initially, your practice will focus on the dispute side of construction but as your experience develops, there may be the opportunity to expand into front-end construction work, including the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts.
What is on offer:
- A genuine career development pathway in a specialist area of law.
- Early responsibility and meaningful client contact.
- Direct access to senior lawyers and hands-on mentoring.
- Exposure to complex and rewarding construction and infrastructure matters.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Modern CBD offices with flexibility to work in a hybrid environment.
About You:
You will:
- Be admitted as a lawyer with approximately 1-3 years post-admission experience.
- Have a keen interest in construction and a growth mindset.
- Be commercially minded, proactive and eager to learn.
- Enjoy working as part of a close-knit and high-performing team.
- Prior experience in construction or litigation will be highly regarded, although candidates with a genuine interest in developing a construction law practice are encouraged to apply.
Junior Lawyer in Melbourne employer: Brainwave HR
Join a dynamic CBD-based construction law boutique that prioritises professional development and mentorship for junior lawyers. With a collaborative team culture and exposure to high-profile construction and infrastructure matters, this role offers a unique opportunity for meaningful growth in your legal career. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive work environment that fosters both personal and professional advancement.
