• Join a tier-one ranked Major Projects & Constructions practice
• Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful Major Projects & Construction team
• Work with a variety of clients, and bring to life some of the most significant and game changing projects in Victoria

Join a market leading projects practice - one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region. 

The CU Major Projects and Construction team is involved in many of the largest and most significant infrastructure and procurement projects in the country. We are looking for a remarkable Lawyer to join our team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act for a wide range of public and private sector clients across the transport, social infrastructure, energy, health, housing and telecommunications sectors. As the "go to" projects practice when the stakes are high, you will work closely with clients providing trusted advice on every stage of the project, from business case to procurement through to delivery.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years PQE with a background and passion in construction and projects
• High quality private practice experience and/or exceptional experience working in-house within the government/construction/projects industry
• Strong academic ability and drafting skills
• The ability to provide timely, accurate and commercially astute advice
• A strong sense of purpose, ambition and a proactive approach to your work
• Appetite to work across a variety of work and clients

In addition to this, we're looking for a resilient, self-starter. Someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients.

The Major Projects and Construction team

We advise the full spectrum of participants, from owners, developers and project sponsors to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, financiers, project managers, consultants and contractors.  We know and understand the practical, as well as the purely legal, aspects of what all participants in major projects want to achieve.

In our Major Projects and Construction practice, you will find:

• a dynamic and supportive team, which provides unrivalled opportunities for career progression
• partners with collaborative and supportive leadership styles, with a genuine understanding of flexibility and how to balance high performance with a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to work and life
• the ability to work alongside leaders in the industry, advising on some of the largest and most high-profile projects and procurements in the country
• the opportunity to challenge yourself with exposure to a variety of different clients and matters, across various industry sectors

The firm

As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.

We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Dynamic personalities who can collaborate, innovate and strive for success within our collegiate culture.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Accessibility and Inclusion

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