Construction Lawyer – 1 to 4 Years PQE | Melbourne
Core
Legal counsel for developers, builders, and contractors on residential and commercial projects, handling contracts, disputes, and project structuring.
Role type
Junior construction lawyer (1-4 years PQE)
Builds
Commercial building and construction contracts, project financing arrangements, and dispute resolutions via VCAT and courts.
Domain
Construction law, property law, commercial law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, project structuring, risk allocation, dispute resolution, legal research, analytical skills
Preferred skills
Passion for construction law, commercial mindset, interpersonal skills
Technologies
VCAT, adjudication processes, security of payment legislation
Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating commercial building and construction contracts; managing Security of Payment matters including progress claims and adjudications; resolving commercial and residential building disputes through VCAT and courts; assisting with project structuring and financing arrangements.
Seniority
Junior, early-career solicitor
