Construction Lawyer (Australian Consultancy)We are seeking an experienced construction lawyer with a minimum of ten years of experience in construction law and exposure to administering construction contracts, particularly in the preparation, assessment, and settlement of contentious contract claims.
The candidate will take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and communicating those solutions in a clear and concise manner.
You will be exposed to a broad range of interesting and challenging work, dealing with complex claims and disputes for companies operating in the construction and infrastructure space.
Your role will see you:
Developing claims and disputes strategies to meet client objectives;
Undertaking forensic reviews of project records to prepare key information summaries, chronologies of events, etc.
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Managing and preparing construction claims including variations, extensions of time, disruption claims, acceleration claims and the like, including performing technical analysis, gathering evidence, and drafting technical submissions;
Writing up basis of claim arguments and establishing contract entitlement;
Drafting contractual correspondence and providing contract administration advice;
Working with client project teams and other professionals.
The role provides a unique and rare opportunity to develop yourself as an independent construction consultant and move away from head office/corporate work.
You will report directly to our Director of Expert Services, who is a seasoned construction management and claims professional with over 30 years of experience in Hard Dollar Contracting in Australia, including over 15 years as a professional contract services and claims consultant.
You will work with highly experienced and well-regarded industry experts in an exciting and dynamic sector of the construction and infrastructure market.
Desired skills and attributes
We value people who possess an analytical mind and are motivated problem solvers who take care with their written and verbal communications.
We are seeking someone who acts with diligence, integrity, and has a strong attention to detail.
These individual attributes are at the core of our values.
In addition, you will have:
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction law, with sound experience in contract and claims preparation, entitlement advice, and settlement strategies;
Sound contractual and legal arguments for typical types of construction claims;
A construction law degree;
Excellent letter and report writing skills.
Attributes that are highly regarded, but not essential:
Highly proficient in Word and Excel;
Comprehension of project planning and delay/EOT claims;
Flexibility in the tasks undertaken that can also include marketing, administration, and systems/procedures duties.
The role most suits a construction lawyer who has spent some time working for contractors doing post-contract services work and has made aconscious decision to specialize in contract claims,dispute resolution and even commercial advisory.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate who is willing to learn and apply themselves proactively for a positive re-positioning of their career.
The offer
Commercial Contracting Solutions P/L offers:
A competitive remuneration package relative to current skills, level of experience, and career alignment with the intended role;
Flexible working arrangements;
The opportunity to learn new skills in a collaborative working environment;
Exposure to varied and challenging problems across several industry sectors.#J-18808-Ljbffr