Job description
Senior Associate - Construction Real Estate | Sydney Metropolitan
Closing date: 02/08/2024
About the Role
We are currently seeking a senior associate to join our Construction and Infrastructure team on a full-time permanent basis. Our practice will provide the chance to do a mixture of contentious and non-contentious construction law work. Strong skills and experience in both areas of practice are preferred.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:
- At least 5+ years of construction experience at a well-regarded firm or sophisticated in-house environment.
- Commercial acumen and a strong eye for detail.
- A demonstrated willingness to build effective relationships with blue-chip clients.
In return, we offer an opportunity to get involved in high profile matters and provide a collegial team environment where quality work is recognised and rewarded.
What Does the Role Involve?
- Drafting and negotiating construction documentation.
- Providing advice and managing construction disputes including adjudications.
- Running litigation matters primarily in the Supreme Court and arbitrations, across various jurisdictions internationally and in Australia.
- Active participation in business development and client relationship activities.
- Developing the capacity of colleagues to deliver high-quality legal advice through on-the-job training and supervision, team meetings, and matter de-briefs.
- Contributing to the firm's learning and development program in area of specialty.
- Contributing knowledge and learning resources, including precedents.
We look to recruit talented people, then provide the opportunities and support for them to achieve their best. Join us and you will join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional client service.
The Extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers. Initiatives include:
- Structured mentoring program.
- Professional development programs.
- Strategic planning program for business development.
- Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer.
- Flexible working options.
- Salary continuance insurance.
About Us
K&L Gates is a full financially integrated global law firm with more than 40 offices spanning five continents. The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience, K&L Gates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally.
K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career.
Do you like what you see? Please apply via our Careers page.
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