- Make your mark in a growing Building, Construction and Infrastructure law team
- Direct mentoring from Partners and a focus on back-end matters
- Learning and career progression opportunities
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Building & Construction Associate to join our growing, high performing yet friendly Building, Construction & Infrastructure team.
While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.
About the team
Sitting within our Commercial Disputes group, Bartier Perry’s Building, Construction & Infrastructure team act for a variety of clients across the private and public sectors, including principals, developers, builders, contractors, consultants, as well as high-net-wealth individuals.
The successful candidate will work across three partners in the team, who have prominent profiles within the building, construction & infrastructure space, and a shared passion for seeing their junior lawyers develop into world-class lawyers.
As an Associate in the team, you will often be responsible for the day to day management of your matters, under appropriate partner supervision, and be involved in all aspects of the file, from liaising with clients, attending court and briefing counsel and experts as necessary.
You will also gain some exposure to front-end matters, and assist with the drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts and providing commercial project delivery advice.
About you
Our ideal candidate possesses:
- 3-5 years of post-admission experience in building, construction & infrastructure law matters including general building, construction & infrastructure disputes. Candidates with some front end experience will be considered favourably
- Strong knowledge of court, expert determinations and tribunal practice and procedure
- Knowledge of SOPA legislation and experienced with adjudications (both for claimants and respondents)
- Familiarity with standard form building contracts
- Experience working with building experts and report preparation on technical issues
- A commercial and client focused approach;
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management and ability to work to meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, including providing mentoring to more junior lawyers.
About Bartier Perry
A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.
We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.
We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. Professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and career progression.
We have a clear strategy and purpose.
From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.
Culture & Benefits
- Work life balance through our flex policy
- Incentive bonus program for all staff
- Regular social and team activities
- Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave
- In house learning and development opportunities
- Reward and recognition program
- Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs
How to apply
Upload your CV and cover letter. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at careers@bartier.com.au.
Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.
Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.
Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.
Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you.
