- Join a growing legal practice in Melbourne as a Construction Lawyer.
- Advise clients in the construction industry on a range of legal matters.
- Manage files and develop your career within a supportive team.
- Min 2 years PQE within Construction Law
PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across Australia.
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Construction Lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing legal practice in Melbourne.
Working alongside experienced construction-law specialists, you will advise a diverse client base that includes builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, property owners and other construction-industry participants.
The position offers exposure to a broad range of front-end and back-end construction matters, with opportunities to manage files, work directly with clients and continue developing your career within a supportive team.
The Role
Your responsibilities may include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, consultancy agreements and subcontractor agreements.
- Advising on contract administration, variations, extensions of time, delay claims and contractual notices.
- Advising on Security of Payment legislation, payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication applications.
- Managing building and construction disputes.
- Advising on defective-work, statutory warranty and insurance claims.
- Preparing pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, submissions and court or tribunal documents.
- Briefing experts and counsel.
- Representing clients in negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences.
- Appearing in VCAT and assisting with matters before Victorian courts.
- Managing files and maintaining direct relationships with clients.
About You
To be considered, you will have:
- A minimum of two years' post-admission experience in building and construction law.
- Experience in construction disputes, front-end construction matters or a combination of both.
- Knowledge of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) and Security of Payment legislation.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and legal research skills.
- The ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A practical, commercially focused approach to client advice.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience acting for builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors or property owners will be highly regarded.
What Is Offered
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- High-quality and varied construction-law matters.
- Direct client contact and responsibility for your own files.
- Support and mentoring from experienced construction lawyers.
- Genuine career-development and progression opportunities.
- A collaborative and professional working environment.
If you would like more information or a confidential chat on this vacancy or any other legal vacancies, please contact Charlotte @ PERSOL on 0406 383439
Consultant
charlotte.burton@persolapac.com
Reference number: 210394203
Profession:LegalSolicitor
Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 27th Aug, 2026
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