Construction Disputes/Renewable Energy

About the Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with a well-established and highly regarded presence in the Australian market. With a strong Sydney office, the firm is known for its collegiate, down-to-earth culture, and genuine investment in its people. Lawyers benefit from private offices, structured flexible working arrangements, and access to leading-edge legal technology, including advanced AI tools that are embedded across the practice.

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a well-regarded and high-performing team. This is an exciting blend of construction disputes and renewable energy work. You will work closely with a senior partner who is highly regarded in the construction space, acting as the critical link between the partner and two junior lawyers plus a graduate.
This is a one-partner practice with a genuine and structured pathway toward Special Counsel and, ultimately, partnership, supported by dedicated mentoring programs. There is the opportunity to join as Special Counsel for those with suitable experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Run construction disputes and renewable energy matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Manage Supreme Court litigation, arbitrations, and other complex disputes
• Supervise, delegate to, and mentor two junior lawyers and a graduate
• Work across large-scale construction matters, including security of payment disputes
• Handle tight turnaround matters, including adjudications, as part of a hands-on team
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management over time
• Collaborate with a front-end construction partner and special counsel where matters overlap

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 8 to 11 years' PQE in construction disputes
• Australian or New Zealand qualification preferred
• Genuine experience with large-scale construction matters; exposure to security of payment disputes highly valued
• Comfortable running matters independently and managing competing deadlines
• A collaborative, down-to-earth approach with no ego, and a genuine willingness to mentor junior lawyers
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily in an interview and team setting
• Candidates currently based in the UK or Middle East and considering a return to Australia are encouraged to apply

Why Apply

• Genuine partnership pathway with structured mentoring and sponsorship
• Work across both disputes and renewable energy in a rare combined front/back-end role
• Join a global firm with the feel and culture of a mid-sized practice, where you know who you're working with
• Access to market-leading legal AI tools and technology
• Structured flexible working arrangements, including regular WFH days
• Private offices for all lawyers
• Relocation support available for candidates returning from overseas
• Competitive remuneration package, reflective of experience

About Barratt Galvin
Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on private practice legal recruitment. Laura Barratt, our founder, has been recruiting throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK since 2005, building deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across each region.
We partner with leading international and regional law firms to recruit Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Business Development, Marketing, and HR professionals. Recognised for our strength in international law firm recruitment, we regularly advise on moves between the markets within which we recruit.
With strong Sydney and broader Australian market connections, we support both local career progression and international relocation for those seeking opportunities in the Middle East, UK, or beyond.
Barratt Galvin delivers specialist insight, discretion, and access to exclusive opportunities across Australian and global legal markets.