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Form of workAbout Level Playing Field
Level Playing Field is a leading construction law firm representing construction subcontractors.
The Principal Lawyer is also a registered builder.
The firm was created to change the way subcontractors approach contracting and legal issues.
About the Role:
This role will be predominantly office based with some flexibility to work from home.
This role is full-time with flexibility. Our firm prides itself on supporting employees with parental obligations.
This is a client facing role.
Reporting to the Principal Lawyer and Senior Associate, your responsibilities include:
- Support lawyers in assisting clients with negotiations, variations, claims assessment and proactively avoiding disputes.
- Aid in the preparation and evaluation of variation claims.
- Review subcontractor quotes, subcontracts and drawings to assist clients in contracts management according to the firm’s policies and guidelines.
- Ensuring compliance with Security of Payments Legislation.
- Review expert reports, defect reports, drawings and variations to assist the litigation team.
- Liaise with experts including quantity surveyors.
- Communicate with clients and ensure an understanding of subcontract obligations
- Review registers of variations, extension of time claims, and notifications.
- Liaise effectively with site teams to capture key contract administration information.
About you:
- 3+ years of experience in construction or engineering. Preference for a candidate with experience in structural trades.
- Some onsite experience is preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills,
- Proficiency in using various IT systems and tools for relevant contract management such as project management software (Asana, Trello or Monday), Microsoft Project, Aconex e.t.c.
- Self-motivated with excellent planning skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in reading architectural drawings, structural drawings and civil drawings.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Knowledge of tendering, procurement processes, and subcontract principles.
- Outcome-focused, hands-on, and operationally driven with strong technical capability.
Employee Benefits:
- Be a part of a company that is changing the construction industry. As members/affiliates of the Crane Industry Council of Australia, Master Plumbers, Civil Contractors Federation of Victoria and the Structural Steel Fabricators Association, we advocate for legislative reform, legal education for subcontractors and produce industry documents.
- Competitive remuneration
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
