Senior Associate
We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial team, specialising in construction, infrastructure, and front-end projects.
This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and stimulating projects, engage directly with clients, and collaborate within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset, excellent technical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.
We are seeking a self-motivated professional who is eager to grow and evolve into a key member of our Corporate & Commercial team.
As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth through strategic client engagement and marketing initiatives.
* Drafting and negotiating construction and commercial agreements.
* Acting for owners, contractors, and government in relation to a broad range of infrastructure projects in various industry sectors, including local government, State government or Commonwealth government, aged care and retirement living, schools, water infrastructure, residential developments, waste and resource recovery, and sporting and aquatic facilities.
* Advising on a range of procurement methods, including traditional methods (construct only), design and construct (D&C), relationship contracting (collaborative contracting, managing contractor and alliances), public private partnerships/project finance, and facilities operation and maintenance.
* Drafting standard form tendering and contract documentation.
* Claims management.
* Contributing to business development and marketing activities, as well as legal precedents in Russell Kennedy's sectors of focus.
* Involvement in the supervision and mentoring of both junior lawyers, and law graduates, fostering their professional development and growth within our team.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience in major projects work, infrastructure, construction (commercial and domestic).
* Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas or frameworks clearly.
* Well-developed initiative, with a demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically.
* A self-starter, capable of working independently with limited supervision.
Benefits:
* Hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities.
* A professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.
* An equal opportunity employer certified by WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Australian Disability Network, and LGBTIQ+ inclusion.
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