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If you are a Solicitor with a background in building and construction disputes and / or transactions , this could be the role for you! We have a great opportunity for a passionate and driven Solicitor to join our team in Brisbane on a permanent full-time basis, focusing on both the front and back-end aspects of Construction & Infrastructure projects.
Our Construction and Infrastructure team works on exciting projects with government and private sector clients across the country and are looking to bolster our team as our client base expands. Our team will support you to build your career and help target opportunities that excite you. We work across sectors, and this provides an opportunity to help be part of a growth story in areas that matter to you.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on some exciting matters alongside a team of passionate lawyers and support staff. Whilst your day-to-day will vary, your key responsibilities in this role will include the following:
- Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and providing strategic advice on various matters.
- Drafting advices to clients on various construction and infrastructure projects, including contracts, disputes, regulatory compliance, and procurement.
- Drafting and negotiating various legal documents including construction, supply, and maintenance agreements.
- Assisting the team with representing clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings as required.
- Keeping up to date with legal developments in the construction and infrastructure industry.
Role Requirements
We understand that sometimes people bring skills or experience to the table that doesn't fit the mold, and we love people who think outside the box. As a guide we are seeking:
- 3-4 years + post admission experience with an interest in construction and infrastructure.
- A keen interest in construction and infrastructure, and a willingness to work across sectors.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to giving high quality advice and work that is clear, concise and well-considered.
- An ability to proactively manage timeframes.
- Strong knowledge of construction legislation and case law
- A commitment to drive continuous improvement for the team, including through precedent development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
Your new team
Our team is made up of highly experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration and support, where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected. As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work on complex and challenging matters across a range of sectors.
Our lawyers have a deep understanding of the construction and infrastructure industry, with a track record of success in delivering innovative and commercially sound solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep knowledge of their businesses and industry.
We believe that our success is built on the strengths and diversity of our team, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful. If you’re looking for a dynamic and challenging role in a supportive and collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About McInnes Wilson
We are a full-service firm with more than 50 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our firm is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality under the WGEA citation and is committed to demonstrating our ongoing support of all employees in the workplace. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive and inclusive paid parental leave policy with pre-natal leave, partner leave, return to work bonuses and with no qualifying period.
- Support for working parents including a parents & caregivers platform, emergency child care and school holidays support, as well as support for parents caring for an ill or disabled child.
- Formal mentoring program for all employees with rotating mentors/ mentees every 12 months.
- Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, promotion ceremonies, and an exceptional female lawyer award.
- Further education reimbursements.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including personal training sessions, wellbeing checks, financial workshops and free, confidential counselling.
- Birthday leave for all employees, firm social club and regular team functions.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Please note that you may be contacted by our Recruitment Partners, LexVeritas in the initial stages of your application.
