LAWYERS - Building & Construction

Are you passionate about Building & Construction Law and have 4-5 years' experience as a Lawyer? If so, read on ...

About Us

Madison Marcus Law Firm is a leading boutique law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta. We have been consistently recognised by the legal and business communities for excellence in our legal work, innovation, corporate citizenship, and our employee health and well-being initiatives, along with individual team members for their success and leadership. We are a young, diverse firm offering great working conditions, diverse and enjoyable social events and ample development opportunities.

The Position

An exciting opportunity has developed working with our fantastic partners and team, for an experienced Lawyer (Associate Level) with developed Building and Construction Law experience to join our successful and growing team.

We offer work as a ‘whole project’ approach, providing expert legal advice from inception to delivery and completion amongst other great offerings.

The position is based in our stunning Sydney CBD office which boasts glass walls allowing ample natural light, impressive board, and meetings rooms, lots of break out spaces, open plan seating and hybrid working arrangements.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have technical skills including:

1. Strong Building and Construction litigation law experience;
2. Exposure to Property and construction disputes; 
3. Ability to work on both front-end and back-end building and construction matters;
4. Experience with Construction agreements, Contract Reviews and negotiations – draft amendment standard forms, documents and administration letters. 
5. Providing advice to builders, developers, homeowners, principals, contractors, service providers and owners corporations regarding statutory warranties and the duty of care of design and building practitioners;
6. Ability to develop extension of time claims, variations, delayed damages claims, liquidated damages claims and all aspects of dispute resolution;
7. Dealing with contract disputes, contract warranty claims, enforcement options for SOP Act matters and everything else that comes with the completion of the project; 
8. Advise some of Australia’s top developers, project home builders, principals, contractors and service providers on projects including major infrastructure projects, residential and mixed use, child-care centres, hotels and commercial developments; 
9. Attend to alternative dispute resolution matters; and 
10. Experience with tribunal/court resolutions - leading and coordinating a panel of pre-eminent expert witnesses and barristers;
11. Attend Tribunals, Local, District, Supreme Courts and Court of Appeal. 

In addition, you will possess:

• A current practising certificate with 4-5 years’ post qualified experience in Building & Construction Law;  
• A minimum of 4-5 years’ post admission experience in Building & Construction Law, working in a law firm.

You will have the ability to:

• Exhibit strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Be motivated, dynamic, career-orientated and a team player.
• Be professionally presented with initiative and superior communication skills.

The position offers:

• The opportunity to become a valued member of a busy practice dedicated to providing clients with the best possible advice and service;
• A challenging and rewarding position with the ability to make your mark;
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience; and
• A supportive friendly team and the opportunity to enjoy the wealth of experience and support that will surround you.

Benefits and Culture

Our mission is to protect and empower both clients and employees.

We do not isolate or pigeonhole like big firms by management processes and layers of red tape and politics. Here at Madison Marcus Law Firm, we are entrepreneurial and forward thinking by nature. We thrive on new ideas and innovation. We proactively invest in new technologies to be a firm where law and business meet with technology. We are new age.

We offer work anniversary loyalty bonuses, fortnightly drinks and team bonding, volunteer days credited to your budget, paid parental leave, business and staff referral incentives, wellness initiatives, fantastic social club activities and 1:1 Marketing Coaching and assistance.

How to apply?

Please send your resume and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the key selection criteria. For a confidential conversation, please contact Verdiana Riolo on 02 8022 1*** or email **************@madisonmarcus.com.au. 

All discussions and emails will be treated as highly confidential to protect your privacy.

At this stage, no applications will be required from recruiters.

All applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.