In-Demand Construction lawyer Jobs in Brisbane, Qld

Senior Associate - Professional Liabiity
Carter Newell —Brisbane QLD
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Parental leave
13d
Employment Lawyer - Associate level - 2-4yrs PAE
Citation Group —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Parental leave
10d
Mid-Level Commercial Litigation/Construction Lawyer
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
Construction Lawyer – Associate/Senior Associate
Construct Law Group —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Casual Paralegal - Insurance
CBP Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Lawyer - Litigation & Dispute Resolution
K&L Gates —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Senior Associate - Construction, Projects & Infrastructure
Carter Newell —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
Special Counsels or Senior Associates - Back End
MinterEllison —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
- AI
- Communication skills
Senior Associate | Projects - Construction | Brisbane
Clayton Utz —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Construction experience
New to Senior Associate – Commercial & Insolvency Litigation
McManus Partners —Brisbane QLD
- $165,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
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Solicitor/Associate - General Liability
Carter Newell —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Parental leave
13d
Legal Counsel
The Coffee Club —South Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Restaurant
- Parental leave
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Commercial Disputes, Insolvency & Construction Lawyer
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
Senior Legal Counsel
The Coffee Club —South Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Restaurant
- Parental leave
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Solicitor – Senior Associate
Carter Newell —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Senior Associate, Projects Disputes
Allens —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Senior Associate
Lander & Rogers —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
4d
Associate / Senior Associate Commercial / Property & Transactional
Grace Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor or Senior Associate
CBP Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Projects Disputes
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Parental leave

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Senior Associate - Professional Liabiity

Carter Newell
Brisbane QLD

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Job Details

13 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

Management
Law
Analysis skills
Team management
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join Partners Mark Brookes and Greg Stirling in one of our Professional Liability teams in Brisbane. You will work on complex, high-value matters for some of the world's largest insurers and their insureds, alongside two of Queensland's most experienced practitioners in professional indemnity and D&O liability.

The Team

The Professional Liability team works across professional indemnity, D&O and management liability, handling claims made against professionals across all industries including accountants, directors, financial advisers, engineers, architects, barristers, solicitors and medical professionals.

Mark is an expert in professional and directors' and officers' liability with more than 30 years' experience acting as both coverage and defence counsel, focusing on complex, multi-party and high-value disputes. Greg brings extensive experience in professional indemnity, employment practices liability and D&O claims, with a particular focus on solicitors, barristers, accountants and design and construction professionals, and is known for his pragmatic and client-focused approach.

What you'll be doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing high-level professional liability matters, or substantial sections of larger matters, independently
Managing your own budget and consistently billing 6.5 chargeable hours per day
Contributing to the strategy of progressing matters and understanding and applying client requirements
Advising clients directly and providing technically sound legal advice across a range of professional liability issues
Independently conducting negotiations, mediations and court proceedings
Contributing to the preparation of estimates and fee quotations, maintaining costs within fixed fee agreements
Building and maintaining a strong network of business contacts, proactively identifying opportunities to introduce clients to other offices and practice areas
Taking a leadership role in team culture, performance and engagement activities
Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and delegating work appropriately to ensure effective workflow
Contributing to firm publications, speaking engagements, newsletters and internal training sessions
Matter completion and post-closing work

Essential Experience and Criteria

4+ years post-admission experience in professional liability, insurance litigation or commercial litigation
Professional liability and insurance experience is essential
LLB or equivalent and a current (or eligible) Queensland Practising Certificate
Demonstrated leadership or team management experience
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
Experience working directly with clients and managing client relationships
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to identify inconsistencies
Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands
Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and counterparties
A proactive and professional approach, with integrity in all dealings

Benefits

At Carter Newell we are a professional team and have a strong client focus, but we love to have some fun along the way. We also provide:

A healthy approach to flexibility that looks different for each of us
Internal AI Software
20 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave
Leave of absence, public holiday swap and study assistance policies
A wellbeing program with an annual wellbeing allowance, mental health support, and a focus on work-life balance – over 20% of our firm are trained as Mental Health First Aid Officers.
A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging with dedicated subcommittees for Pride, Women, Cultural, and Ability & Wellbeing – ensuring real action, not just words

How to Apply

To make a confidential application, please Apply Now, or contact our People and Culture team at [email protected].

Carter Newell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders, LGBTIQA+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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construction lawyer jobs in brisbane, qld

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Senior Associate | Projects - Construction | Brisbane

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