Senior Associate - Major Projects & Construction (Front-End) at Clayton Utz

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Drafting, Project Management, Team Player, Commercial Awareness, Mentoring, Advising, Construction Projects, Legal Skills

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Opportunity Working alongside industry-leading Partner Lina Fischer, we have a rare growth opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our busy, thriving front-end Major Projects and Construction team in Sydney. This role will see you acting for a wide range of public and private sector clients across the rail, road, water, energy and building industries. As a Senior Associate, you will play a lead role advising on the procurement, structuring and delivery of high value, complex major construction and infrastructure projects nationally. This Band-1 ranked team has an exemplary track record of leading on many of Australia's largest city-shaping construction and infrastructure projects, such as the Sydney Metro and the Hunter Transmission Project. This is a high-performing yet collegiate, friendly and dynamic team who share a genuine passion for their work. This is a rewarding opportunity to enhance your own brand and career within Australia's leading Major Projects practice, supported by partners who invest in your success and growth. You will also play an important role in supervising and mentoring junior members of the team, helping to shape the future of the practice. What We Are Looking For To be successful in this role, you will have: 5+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer, with demonstrated time spent in a senior associate (or equivalent) role gained in a reputable commercial law firm and / or inhouse; Strong background in advising on front-end construction projects, with exceptional technical legal skills (in particular, contract drafting); The ability to take a lead role on matters with autonomy and minimal oversight, project managing confidently and efficiently; A team player attitude with a passion for supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and working collaboratively with other practice groups; Well-developed commercial awareness. The Major Projects and Construction team Our Band-1 ranked Major Projects and Construction team is one of the largest dedicated construction practices in the Asia Pacific region, working on some of the most significant infrastructure, construction, engineering and contract mining projects in the region for public and private participants. We advise the full spectrum of participants, from owners, developers and project sponsors to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, financiers, project managers, consultants and contractors. We know and understand the practical, as well as the purely legal, aspects of what all participants in major projects want to achieve. For further information, please visit our Construction and Major Projects showcase page on LinkedIn. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you will advise on the procurement, structuring, and delivery of high-value, complex major construction and infrastructure projects. You will also supervise and mentor junior members of the team, helping to shape the future of the practice.