Litigation & Disputes | Perth, WA
- Paying in the top percentile nationally + private health and wellness/gym allowance for your discretion
- Construction litigation focus – embedded in cross-border projects sector, international arbitration
- Integrated global systems and efficiencies, excellent L&D support
International Exposure across Sophisticated Construction Litigation Team
A specialist construction litigation role within a team that operates at pinnacle of the industry, advising developers, principals and contractors on complex dispute management and resolution. The team handles high-value litigation, mediation, and arbitration across major natural resources, oil & gas, and infrastructure development projects.
Much of the work stems from landmark resources projects, offering exposure to multi-jurisdictional and cross-border disputes that shape the industry. Structurally and uniquely to other groups, you will have direct exposure to the leading Partner in this team who is a positive law leader in Perth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document drafting and review; high-profile local and cross-border construction litigation matters across resources, energy, and infrastructure
- Assist and be exposed to architypes of project-related dispute management and resolution, including activities that will span mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
- Collaborate within a globally integrated disputes team, handling high-value, strategic litigation.
- Focus your personal development around gaining true technical expertise in construction litigation with the view to increasing autonomy and client exposure this year.
The team’s connectivity across Asia and Australia creates career pathways that extend beyond local, offering international exposure, secondments, and relocation opportunities for those who want them.
Position Career within Energy and Resources Growth Sector
This role could suit someone in the 1-2 yr PQE that is motivated by a career in sophisticated construction litigation.
About You:
- 1–4 years PQE with experience or strong interest in complex litigation, disputes, and/or construction law.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) with a strong academic background.
- Confident and adaptable, with the ability to take instruction and act independently at level.
- A motivated litigator looking to work on top-tier projects in the energy and resources sector.
If you would like to explore the finer details, please feel free to get in contact directly to discuss further. Your details and consult will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Felicity McManus – Director
0405 537 153
felicity@mcmanuspartners.com.au
linkedin.com/in/felicity-mcmanus
McManus Partners support career moves that elevate. This is our primary purpose. Operating on a national scale, we bring over 20 years expertise consulting lawyers in their career, a deep knowledge of the legal environment, and have the ability to support all practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Litigation & Disputes, Property & Real Estate, Environment & Planning, Workplace, Resources and Infrastructure & Construction.