Junior Lawyer

Who are we?

With 19 years of industry experience, Growthbuilt has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes through vibrant partnerships built on trust, transparency, and innovation. We specialise in a wide array of sectors, including aged care, seniors living, residential, education, mixed-use, community, and commercial projects. Our success is rooted in our commitment to working hand-in-hand with our clients from start to finish, ensuring their vision is realised on time, within budget, and with outstanding quality.

At Growthbuilt, we foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous development, where our passionate team of contracting experts thrives. Guided by our dynamic senior management, we’re proud to have achieved a Gold Star iCIRT rating, solidifying our commitment to excellence.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Junior Lawyer to join our growing legal team. Reporting to our Legal Counsel, you will provide support across a range of legal functions.. This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to the company’s legal compliance and risk management efforts.

As a Junior Lawyer, you will work closely with the commercial and legal teams to assist in managing legal and internal processes, , drafting and reviewing contracts, and handling dispute resolution, including overseeing both contractual disputes and litigation. With the support of our experienced in-house legal team and external law firms, you will play a key role in the company's legal and risk management approach, helping to shape and streamline legal operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing legal disputes, including letters of demand, litigated proceedings and contractual disputes, including managing internal stakeholders and communications between
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and tribunal timelines.
• Help draft Statements of Claim and assist in responding to legal proceedings across various jurisdictions.
• Update and review company agreements and documents, ensuring they meet current legislation and commercial requirements.
• Support dispute resolution efforts by preparing deeds and documentation for amicable resolutions.
• Conduct contract reviews, including Australian standards, GC 21’s, and bespoke contracts.
• Assist in aligning agreements with head contract requirements and ensuring seamless pass-through conditions.
• Help manage subcontractor relationships and disputes, offering legal guidance where needed.
• Assist in cross-functional stakeholder management, collaborating closely with various teams across the business.

About You:

• You are have recently completed your Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Admitted to practice in New South Wales.
• You have up to 2 years of post-graduation experience (or paralegal experience) in a legal setting, ideally with exposure to construction and/or commercial law.
• Strong legal acumen, with a good understanding of the construction industry.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work: Enjoy the flexibility of working between our Woolloomooloo office and from home.
• Part-time hours considered: We offer flexibility to help balance work and personal commitments.
• Professional but relaxed work environment: Work within a team-oriented, friendly, and supportive culture.
• No billable hours: Focus on quality work rather than chasing hours.
• Opportunity to make an impact: Take ownership of this newly created role and help shape and streamline our legal processes and systems.

Join a growing, close-knit team in a company that values long-term professional development. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented legal professional looking to make your mark in the construction industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Heads up! Our office will be taking a little holiday break from Monday, 23rd December to Friday, 3rd January. We’ll be back and ready to connect with you on Monday, 6th January 2025.