Associate / Senior Associate - Projects Disputes at Allens

The role

This is an Associate/Senior Associate role in Projects Disputes at Allens, based in Melbourne or Sydney. The role involves advising clients on complex disputes and claims related to major infrastructure, property development, and renewable energy projects.

What you'll do

Advise clients on disputes relating to the development and construction of infrastructure, mining, property development and renewable energy projects
Advise clients on commercial and contractual disputes
Advise clients on arbitration and supreme court litigation, throughout Australia
Advise clients on expert determination, mediations, DRBs/DABs and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
Provide advice regarding claims and dispute resolution during the project delivery phase across a range of significant Australian and international projects
Advise clients on adjudication under the Security of Payment Legislation

What we're looking for

Experience in construction and project disputes, litigation and claim resolution, ideally from a leading top tier, national or international firm

An ability to effectively manage larger matters

An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team both internally within Allens and externally with our clients' teams

A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars

A desire to learn, grow, network, and to mentor our junior lawyers

Benefits

Hybrid working — 60% in the office and 40% from home

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees

High quality executive coaching to support the transition

Market competitive fixed remuneration

Generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution

Employee recruitment referral program

Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance

Charity matched funding program

Fully subsidised gym memberships

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

In-house snacks and catered meals

Subsidised sporting and social activities

Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families

Equipment to support working from home

Possible secondments to many of Linklaters' overseas offices

Team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities

Annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people

Hiring contacts

Thomas Wigglesworth

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

careers@allens.com.au

0449 539 834

Associate / Senior Associate - Projects Disputes