Lawyer / Senior Associate - Real Estate

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our Real Estate - Construction team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will work across a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Experience across both areas will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have at least four years’ post-admission experience in construction law gained at a well-regarded firm or in a sophisticated in-house environment. You will be commercially astute, detail-oriented and collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal and external clients.

You will work on high-profile matters within a collegial team where quality work, collaboration and professional growth are recognised and supported.

What does the role involve? 

• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation
• Providing advice and managing construction disputes including adjudications
• Managing litigation matters, primarily in the Supreme Court and in arbitrations across various Australian jurisdictions
• Participating in business development and client relationship activities
• Contributing to the firm’s learning and development program in your area of expertise
• Contributing knowledge and learning resources, including precedents
• Supporting matter management, including estimates, invoicing and fee collection

Benefits and wellbeing

• Structured mentoring program
• Professional development programs
• Salary continuance insurance
• Social events – social club and sporting teams
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Momentum Program for woman and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track

About Us

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In Australia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supported by the resources and reach of a global platform.

At K&L Gates, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our lawyers work seamlessly across practices, offices and jurisdictions to deliver innovative and practical solutions for clients. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where individuals are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work for leading organisations across Australia and around the world.

Do you like what you see?

Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com

For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at **************@klgates.com

For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com

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K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.

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