Solicitor

North Manly, Sydney NSW

Construction Law (Legal)

Full time

$80,000 - $100,000

About Us

Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers is a small established law firm specialising in building law. We enjoy a relaxed yet professional working environment and like to take advantage of the Manly lifestyle.

The Role

We are seeking a solicitor to join us on a full-time basis. The role will involve working 5 days per week with flexible hours. Initially it will be based in the office but there is potential to work from home.

This role will suit a mid-level building lawyer (1+ years PQE) who wants to manage his or her own clients and become a leader in the firm.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include all facets of front and back end residential building law including:

• Preparing pleadings and evidence


• Briefing experts and counsel


• Providing client advice


• Settlement negotiations and documentation


• Client management


• Construction disputes


• Building and construction litigation


• Contractual and commercial disputes


• Contract drafting


• Procurement and front-end advisory work


• Complex construction claims and dispute resolution

You will report directly to the firm's principal and act as the anti-money laundering compliance officer for the firm.

Key Attractions

• Unlimited potential to make the role your own


• Scope to take ownership of client matters and relationships


• No bureaucracy


• Free parking on site


• Opportunity to go to the beach and surf at lunch time

Required Skills

• Experience in building litigation


• Familiarity of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW)and other relevant legislation


• 1-3 years PAE in litigation and commercial law (property experience helpful but not essential)


• A genuine interest in construction law - contracts, projects, disputes, problem-solving


• Exposure to general commercial disputes connected to construction and property matters


• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail


• Excellent in English


• Experience in drafting and preparing costs assessment applications


• Confidence and maturity


• Experience in using SILQ, Xero, NSW Online Registry and AI software (Parachute)


• Ability to speak multiple languages is a benefit but not a requirement


• Ability to work in a small team


• Experience with clients from other countries

Please note that successful candidates will have to pass a police clearance check due to the role as the firm's anti money laundering compliance officer.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

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