Lawyer (Maternity Leave Cover)

Job description

Master Builders Members Legal is a specialist construction law firm providing expert advice to Master Builders members. The work is varied and engaging, offering the opportunity to support a diverse range of clients across a broad range of matters. Working within a down-to-earth team and reporting directly to the Principal Lawyer, this role is ideal for a construction lawyer with 5+ years post-admission experience looking to broaden their expertise while delivering exceptional service to members. Pending commencement, this position is being offered as a fixed-term opportunity to cover a period of maternity leave for approximately 10 months. Your New Role: Our members deliver projects across all levels of the domestic and commercial building and construction industry and seek specialist legal advice on both front-end and back-end matters. Any given day may see you: - Reviewing standard form contracts - Conducting contract reviews and advising members on contract risks and proposed amendments - Providing legal advice on contract interpretation, administration, payment disputes, and suspension/termination matters - Supporting client education by contributing to training sessions, info...