Job Description:

Thomson Geer is a leading national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. The firm has approximately 550 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success.
 

The role:

We are looking for a Lawyer with between 1-3 years' PAE to join our Construction team in Sydney. This is an exciting chance to join a collaborative and vibrant practice, and become an integral part of the team.

You will be working closely with Partners and a team of experienced practitioners. This role represents a unique opportunity to work on a substantial pipeline of both front end transactional matters, and large scale litigation. Your work will involve acting for a range of developers, contractors and specialist sub-contractors, and on various development projects including commercial, industrial and residential developments and large infrastructure.

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• You are a keen and ambitious lawyer with up to 3 years' PAE working across either front or back end matters in private practice achieved in either litigation or transactional corporate work
• Able to demonstrate critical analysis of contract positions
• A working knowledge of Australian standard construction contracts and a thorough knowledge of relevant case law would be well-regarded
• Familiarity with AS contracts
• Willing to do both front and back end construction
• Training in a private practice construction team

Desirable:

• Has had carriage of matters with Partner supervision
• Experience in advocacy work
• You are conscientious in your work as well as client-focussed. In additional to possessing strong interpersonal skills, it is a given that you will have impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to effectively organise and prioritise your work.

What we offer:

At Thomson Geer, we are proud to offer our employees increased meaning in work, accountability and modern working practices. On top of this we have a high calibre client base and a collaborative and supportive team environment. For ambitious individuals who are innovative and improvement focused, the career opportunities within our firm are endless.

Thomson Geer has a “well-being @ work” program encompassing corporate massage, health and wellbeing seminars, discounted gym and health insurance rates, flu vaccinations, skin health checks, and an employee assistance program. We also have an active social club and are supportive of flexible working practices

What you need to do:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link below.

Apply Now