CONSTRUCTION LAWYER | 5+ PQE

Sydney CBD | Flexible Hybrid Work | Specialist Strata & Construction Firm

Ready for something different from the traditional law firm?

Strata Title Lawyers is looking for an experienced Construction Lawyer with approximately 5+ years PQE to join our growing Sydney team. You will work on high quality construction matters with genuine autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to work closely with our CEO and senior team.

Why Join Us?

• Interesting and complex construction and building defect matters
• Genuine autonomy and ownership of your files
• Reasonable billable targets and sustainable workloads
• Flexible hybrid working
• Direct access to clients and senior leadership
• A new office in the heart of Sydney CBD
• Exposure to matters with international dimensions
• Genuine career progression as the firm expands
• Competitive remuneration
• A social, collaborative and down-to-earth team

The Role

You will advise and represent clients across a varied and interesting construction law practice, including:

• Acting for owners corporations against builders, developers, engineers, architects and professional indemnity insurers in building defect and rectification claims
• Attending court hearings, mediations and other alternative dispute resolution conferences
• Advising clients on risk mitigation and practical dispute-resolution strategies
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts and related project documentation
• Advising on contract administration, variations, extensions of time, payment claims and construction claims
• Advising on regulatory compliance, risk allocation and project issues
• Providing clear, commercially focused advice while maintaining a high standard of client service
• Managing matters independently, including priorities, deadlines and client communication

About You

You are an Australian qualified lawyer with approximately 5+ years PQE and solid construction law experience. You are commercially minded, confident managing matters independently and comfortable dealing directly with clients. Experience in building defects, construction litigation, contracts, adjudications and dispute resolution will be highly regarded.

About Strata Title Lawyers

Strata Title Lawyers is an ambitious and expanding specialist practice in strata and construction law. We combine complex, high-quality work with the flexibility and personality of a boutique firm.

Our CEO, Tom Bacon, sits on the Board of the Owners Corporation Network (OCN), reflecting the firm's active involvement in the strata sector. Our lawyers are exposed to interesting matters across the strata and construction industries, including matters with international dimensions.

With a new Sydney CBD office and a virtual Melbourne presence, this is an exciting time to join the firm and help shape what comes next.

Apply

If this sounds like the next step for you, please send your CV and a brief introduction to ••••@stratatitlelawyers.com.au

All applications will be treated in confidence