Solicitor / Associate - Construction Litigation (2-4 years' PAE) (BRI)

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented lawyer with 2 to 4 years’ PQE to join our rapidly growing Brisbane Construction practice in a contentious/back-end role.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work directly with experienced partners on complex and high-value construction disputes, while also being given the space, responsibility and support to build your own practice and develop into a senior member of the team.

Our Construction team has a long-standing reputation as a market leader in the sector, advising major developers, contractors and government bodies across Australia. With the continued strength of the Queensland construction market, the team has a significant pipeline of work and is continuing to grow.

You will be exposed to a broad range of complex construction and regulatory litigation, including matters relating to:

• commercial and residential construction disputes, including statutory insurance claims and defect proceedings;
• regulatory and enforcement matters arising under building and licensing legislation;
• commercial building and development disputes involving contractors, developers and consultants; and
• insolvency, recovery and enforcement proceedings arising from construction and building matters.

You will work in a supportive and collaborative team, with direct access to partners who are committed to mentoring, developing your litigation skills and supporting your long-term progression.

This role is particularly suited to lawyers who want to take ownership of matters, build strong client relationships and position themselves for progression within a growing practice.

In this role you will:

• manage and progress litigation matters from commencement through to resolution with partner support;
• draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents;
• prepare detailed legal advice and evidence;
• appear at directions hearings, interlocutory applications and trials;
• brief and work closely with leading counsel in defended litigation;
• assist in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice; and
• assist in building the practice through ongoing business development initiatives.

What we are looking for

• 2–4 years’ PAE in construction litigation or commercial litigation;
• strong drafting and analytical skills;
• an interest in developing a specialist construction disputes practice;
• confidence appearing in court or a strong desire to develop advocacy skills;
• a collaborative mindset and the ambition to grow within a high-performing team.

Why join us

• Direct mentoring from experienced construction partners.
• Genuine opportunities for progression as the team continues to expand.
• The opportunity to take ownership of matters and develop your own practice.
• Exposure to blue-chip and government clients on significant disputes.
• Access to market-leading training, learning and development programs.
• A supportive, high-performing and friendly team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigation lawyer to accelerate their development in a leading construction practice while building a long-term career within a growing national and global firm.

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.

We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

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