Senior Associate, Projects Disputes at Allens

The role

This role is for a recently promoted Senior Associate in the Disputes & Investigations practice group at Allens, focusing on high-value construction and infrastructure disputes in the Australian market. The role involves advising clients on complex commercial and contractual disputes, litigation, and arbitration, with opportunities to work across different offices and sectors.

What you'll do

Advise clients on commercial and contractual disputes arising on major projects in Australia and Oceania
Advise clients on disputes relating to the development and construction of infrastructure, mining, property development, social infrastructure, and renewable energy projects
Advise clients on arbitration and Supreme Court litigation throughout Australia
Advise clients on expert determination, mediation, DRBs/DABs and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as facilitation
Provide advice regarding claims and dispute resolution during the project delivery phase across a range of significant Australian and international projects

What we're looking for

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

Ability to effectively manage larger matters

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

Willingness to participate in business development activities

Desire to learn, grow, network, and mentor others

Benefits

Hybrid working structure, typically 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 into parental leave

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

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

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

Opportunity to make a difference through work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues

Workplace giving and volunteering programs

Hiring contacts

Thomas Wigglesworth

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

careers@allens.com.au

+61 449 539 834

Senior Associate, Projects Disputes