At Thomson Geer, you'll find passionate people who are excited to work on challenging issues faced by clients.
We're seeking exceptional individuals who can contribute to our success and share its rewards.
Associate / Senior Associate - Construction & Infrastructure
About Us
A leading national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. We have around 700 partners and staff nationally, and offer a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. Our focus on client value is a key reason for our success.
The Role
We are currently looking for a Senior Associate to join our Construction & Infrastructure team in our Sydney office. This role will see you working across front-end drafting and negotiation of construction procurement documents and building contracts. In this role, you will be an integral part of an extremely busy but also close-knit team working with an industry-leading Partner.
Your Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be looking for interesting, challenging work with significant client contact and responsibility. To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes:
* Have at least 5-7+ years' experience working across construction law matters or in a well-regarded litigation practice
* Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
* Practical and client-focused problem-solving and research skills
* Sound technical legal ability and a genuine interest in working in the construction and infrastructure sector
* A professional, commercially astute, and proactive approach to matter management
* Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
* Conscientious and client-focused, and possess strong interpersonal skills
What We Offer
We provide a variety of benefits including: interesting and challenging pro-bono opportunities, flexible working, generous parental leave, flu vaccinations and skin checks annually, gym membership, study assistance, sophisticated employee assistance program, daily breakfast, corporate discounts, variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions, sporting teams and much more.
We have a collaborative approach to all we do, based fundamentally on openness, transparency, respect, and accountability to get the best outcome for our clients and make sure our team are taken care of.
We are one of Australia's largest independent corporate law firms. We are trusted by companies, governments, and institutions to act for their commercial and legal interests.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.