Senior Construction Lawyer

About the role

KCL Law, a medium-sized Melbourne-based law firm, is looking for a Senior Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer. The role sits within the firm's Construction and Infrastructure team, which also includes the Commercial and Corporate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Property, Employment and Workplace Relations, and Estate and Family teams.

Key responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft contracts and related advice.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contracts and disputes.
• Advise on project claims and dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration handled by other members of the team.

The lawyer will work with top-tier clients on major projects involving well-known participants in the Australian construction and infrastructure industry.

Required profile

• Keen, confident, quick-thinking and detail-focused.
• Strategic, reasonably autonomous and committed to excellence in a team environment.
• Opportunities to build on existing networks and develop your own practice with the support of the Principal Lawyers and other teams.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and generous bonuses.
• Genuine opportunity for career growth.
• A friendly, supportive work culture with a work/life balance and very achievable billable hours.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) or fully remote for suitable candidates living interstate.

To apply, send a covering letter and CV to the firm's Human Resources Manager.