The Firm
Our boutique law firm client is based about 10km Southwest of the CBD.
Headed by an ex top tier expert in building and construction law, the firm was founded years ago to provide a personalised service to builders and developers.
The firm has since grown to include all areas of legal practice.
It is now home to approx.
7 staff who are as collegiate and friendly as they are professional.
This firm represents a chance to work autonomously but with plenty of guidance and support.
It allows its lawyers to feel secure about their practice and enjoy their work to a high level with strong admin support and excellent resources.
Lawyers at this firm are a happy and satisfied bunch, doing what they love, among friendly colleagues and building their careers at their own pace.
The Role
This role will see you having around 2 years pae across building and construction law.
You will work with both owners and start-up builders as well as major volume builders.
You will be adept at providing advice on building contracts and will be experienced in managing contractual or defective works disputes which may arise during a building project.
You will have experience in representing clients at a mediation or conciliation and advising on settlement options.
You may also have experience in DBDRV and VCAT disputes, home warranty and insurance claims, drafting manuals on compliance with the building contracts.
Additionally, you may be required to review and advise on display village contracts and review and advise on marketing collateral.
You
You will be a lawyer with:
strong litigation experience and ideally experience in building & construction law
experience in litigation (Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates Court, VCAT)
LEAP experience
The benefits
This role offers:
working 1 day from home (potentially 2 if required and suitable)
flexible hours if required
working close to home if you are in the Southwest of Melbourne
drive or walk to work
good working/life balance, reasonable billables, with a focus on the client and the work rather than the units
strong mentorship and development
a genuinely nice place to work
long term career development opportunity
put yourself in the best position to become a bona fide expert in building and construction.
Contact
For a confidential discussion regarding this role:
Libby Mizrahi LLB(Hons) | Partner - Legal Professional
Ref No: 27410
Email:
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Phone: 0468 433 569
Libby Mizrahi, Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group, offers nearly two decades of expertise in the Melbourne Legal Recruitment Market.
Passionate about matching lawyers with the ideal firm and role, she ensures a perfect fit for both sides.
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