Your role We are looking for a talented and motivated Associate to join our Projects team in Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer interested in working in a collaborative and high performing team across both the litigious and non-litigious sides of construction and infrastructure work. We are particularly interested in hearing from lawyers with construction or infrastructure experience, or an interest in developing a career spanning project delivery and disputes. As part of the team, you will play an important role delivering client work on market-leading projects and disputes, while working closely with partners to identify and win new work opportunities. The key features of this role are the challenging work you will experience, the variety of matters you can expect to get involved in and the broad range of clients and people you will work with. Your role will typically include advising on: Prosecuting and defending formal proceedings and adjudication applications arising from construction and infrastructure projects. Claims and disputes arising during the contract phase of major projects. Key project documents on major infrastructure and energy projects; and Various alternative dispute resolution processes including mediation and conciliation. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you. About you You will have: Experience in front-end and back-end construction matters at a well-regarded international or Australian firm, with broader projects and infrastructure experience also welcomed. An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters. A strong team ethic, this aspect of our culture is of key importance to us. A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks. An interest in building an understanding of clients and developing effective working relationships with clients. A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, attending industry events and hosting seminars. An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks. Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world. Our perks Our benefits include: Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program. Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist. Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home. Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition. International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices. Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people. Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs. How to apply? We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ena Pita, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant on [email protected] At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner! At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.

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