Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.
We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.
Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
The Role
We are recruiting for a high-performing and enthusiastic front-end lawyer to join our renowned Sydney Construction practice.
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to advise on a broad spectrum of construction and infrastructure-related matters, including project agreements, design and construct agreements, facilities management contracts and standing offer deeds.
You will work with an array of clients including developers, contractors, airport operators, shopping centre developments, infrastructure, commercial, residential and industrial projects and demolition and remediation projects. As a trusted adviser, you will provide thorough commercial advice on all aspects of drafting and negotiation of commercial and procurement contracts, documentation, procedures and contract administration, whilst assisting with contract administration issues, commercial wrap ups and construction disputes.
Experience
As the successful candidate, you will be a skilled and enthusiastic lawyer, with a minimum of two years post-admission experience. As well as having industry knowledge, you will be passionate about construction with a keen desire to develop a long-term career in this space. Furthermore, you will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work well both autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- End-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.
Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application on-line. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
