- A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
- Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours, and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks, and study leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities inside and outside the office.
- Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
- A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
- Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours, and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks, and study leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities inside and outside the office.
- Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
- Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
- Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Starts, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
- Great Place to Work Certification
- Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
- Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
- Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
- International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
- Red Cross Life Blood group donations
Senior Associate - Brisbane City, Australia - Holding Redlich
Description
Senior Associate (front-end), Construction, Infrastructure & Projects - Brisbane
Seeking an experienced front-end Senior Associate to join one of the largest and busiest Construction, Infrastructure and Projects teams in the state
19th April, 2024
About the teamThis is an exciting time to be part of our national practice. As one of the largest and busiest Construction, Infrastructure and Projects teams in the state, we are seeking a specialist front-end construction lawyer to join our team in Brisbane as a Senior Associate. This role will initially cover a period of parental leave, with potential for further extension.
Infrastructure investment and construction activity continues at an unprecedented level across the country – including to meet growing demands for renewable energy and social outcomes. The CI&P group is expanding in response to those challenges.
The team advises in relation to all aspects of construction, infrastructure and projects for both private and public sector clients. We support our clients through the entire project lifecycle to manage risk and deliver great outcomes. We act for principals, sponsors, contractors, suppliers and developers.
The roleWorking closely with our three highly recognised partners in the Brisbane office, Troy Lewis, Stephen Burton and Kirsty Smith, as well as the opportunity to work with the broader national team, you will provide support on transactions as well as running matters autonomously. The role provides a client and project focus and the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of work in all aspects of construction, infrastructure services and operations, and projects.
In addition, at this level of seniority, you will have experience in and a desire to work closely with less experienced lawyers in the team, with a focus on professional development, supervision and guidance.
Whilst the role has a strong front-end focus, the ability and willingness to work on issues and disputes as and when required will be highly regarded.
You will have access to support and supervision from a high-performing large team of lawyers at the special counsel, senior associate, associate, lawyer, graduate and undergraduate levels who are an integral part of what we do. Your clients will include major institutions, government, developers, multi-national engineering companies and the largest head contractors in the country.
Your skills and experienceIdeally, you will be 6 or more years PQE level and possess a genuine passion for contracts and transactional construction, infrastructure and project work, with exposure to clients in both the public and private sector.
Your knowledge and proven experience in front-end construction or other significant commercial contract or procurement disciplines, together with your demonstrated expertise in documenting and advising on complex projects will be crucial to your success in this role.
You will be a self-starter, with excellent communication skills and drive. You will also possess exceptional drafting skills and thrive a busy and supportive team environment.
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We are comprised of more than 500 employees and partners and provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies, all levels of government, trade unions and individuals.
We are client-focused, with expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We take pride in providing quality and commercially focused legal advice.
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
19th April, 2024
About the teamThis is an exciting time to be part of our national practice. As one of the largest and busiest Construction, Infrastructure and Projects teams in the state, we are seeking a specialist front-end construction lawyer to join our team in Brisbane as a Senior Associate. This role will initially cover a period of parental leave, with potential for further extension.
Infrastructure investment and construction activity continues at an unprecedented level across the country – including to meet growing demands for renewable energy and social outcomes. The CI&P group is expanding in response to those challenges.
The team advises in relation to all aspects of construction, infrastructure and projects for both private and public sector clients. We support our clients through the entire project lifecycle to manage risk and deliver great outcomes. We act for principals, sponsors, contractors, suppliers and developers.
The roleWorking closely with our three highly recognised partners in the Brisbane office, Troy Lewis, Stephen Burton and Kirsty Smith, as well as the opportunity to work with the broader national team, you will provide support on transactions as well as running matters autonomously. The role provides a client and project focus and the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of work in all aspects of construction, infrastructure services and operations, and projects.
In addition, at this level of seniority, you will have experience in and a desire to work closely with less experienced lawyers in the team, with a focus on professional development, supervision and guidance.
Whilst the role has a strong front-end focus, the ability and willingness to work on issues and disputes as and when required will be highly regarded.
You will have access to support and supervision from a high-performing large team of lawyers at the special counsel, senior associate, associate, lawyer, graduate and undergraduate levels who are an integral part of what we do. Your clients will include major institutions, government, developers, multi-national engineering companies and the largest head contractors in the country.
Your skills and experienceIdeally, you will be 6 or more years PQE level and possess a genuine passion for contracts and transactional construction, infrastructure and project work, with exposure to clients in both the public and private sector.
Your knowledge and proven experience in front-end construction or other significant commercial contract or procurement disciplines, together with your demonstrated expertise in documenting and advising on complex projects will be crucial to your success in this role.
You will be a self-starter, with excellent communication skills and drive. You will also possess exceptional drafting skills and thrive a busy and supportive team environment.
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We are comprised of more than 500 employees and partners and provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies, all levels of government, trade unions and individuals.
We are client-focused, with expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We take pride in providing quality and commercially focused legal advice.
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm. This includes:
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on
To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
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