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Senior Associate - Construction
Real Estate | Sydney Metropolitan Closing date: 02/08/2024
Senior Associate -Construction - Sydney
Choosing a career at K&LGates is choosing to be a part of a progressive and innovative lawfirm that continues to grow year on year. We work with marketleaders across many industries in a range of exciting areas oflaw.
We offer you the experience ofmore than 2,000 lawyers in 46 fully-integrated offices across fivecontinents. We have a one-company, one-team mentality, constantlyseeking ways to add value to our clients and your careerobjectives.
About therole
We are currently seeking asenior associate to join our Construction and Infrastructure teamon a full time permanent basis.
Our practice will provide thechance to do a mixture of contentious and non-contentiousconstruction law work. Strong skills and experience in both areasof practice are preferred.
To be successful in this roleyou will ideally have at least 5+ years of construction experienceat a well-regarded firm or sophisticated in-house environment. Youwill be commercially astute, have a strong eye for detail and be ateam player. In addition, you will have a demonstrated willingnessto build effective relationships with blue chip clients.
In return we offer anopportunity to get involved in high profile matters and provide acollegial team environment where quality work is recognised andrewarded.
The practice group leader,Sandra Steele has more than 20 years' experience advising oncontentious and non-contentious construction law matters and isrecognised as one of Australia's leading lawyers inConstruction/Infrastructure Law (2019 - present BestLawyers). She has extensive experience in contractdrafting and negotiation as well as litigation and alternativedispute resolution in the project management, construction,engineering and infrastructure project sectors. Prior to joiningK&L Gates, Sandra spent 6 years as the Assistant GeneralCounsel for Lendlease Project Management & Construction(Australia) Pty Limited. Sandra was a finalist for Partner ofthe Year Awards for Construction & Infrastructure in LawyersWeekly for 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020.
What does the roleinvolve?
1. Drafting and negotiating construction documentation
2. Providing advice and managing construction disputes including adjudications
3. Running litigation matters primarily in the supreme court and arbitrations, across various jurisdictions internationally and in Australia
4. Active participant in business development and client relationship activities
5. Develop the capacity of colleagues to deliver high quality legal advice through on the job training and supervision, team meetings and matter de-briefs
6. Contribute to the firm's learning and development program in area of specialty
7. Contribute knowledge and learning resources, including precedents
We look to recruit talentedpeople, then provide the opportunities and support for them toachieve their best. Join us and you will join a team of passionateprofessionals dedicated to providing exceptional clientservice.
Theextras
K&L Gates promotes equalopportunities for all employees to progress in theircareers.
Initiativesinclude:
8. Structured mentoring program
9. Professional development programs
10. Strategic planning program for business development
11. Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
12. 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
13. Flexible working options
14. Salary continuance insurance
AboutUs
K&L Gates is a fullfinancially integrated global law firm with more than 40 officesspanning five continents. The firm’s Australian operationsprovide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across awide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in fourestablished offices in Australia’s leading financial andcommercial centres and possessing substantial experience, K&LGates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capitalmarkets participants, major financial institutions, and governmentson ground-breaking legal transactions, both domestically andinternationally.
K&L Gates is a globalcommunity of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused oninnovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving forexcellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firmis only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. Byexperiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legallandscape where we invest in your career path and talentdevelopment. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tierskills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates istruly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow yourcareer.
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