2022 Construction & Development Law Graduate (Jan 2022)

Firm background

Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premium Australian commercial law firm renowned for advising clients on their most important transactions, commercial issues and disputes. From offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the firm provides advice to a diverse range of entrepreneurial Australian listed companies, private businesses, high-net-worth individuals and international corporations. The firm also has a dedicated public interest practice providing advice to charities and not-for-profit organisations relating to significant legal, social, environmental and cultural issues.

Our clients push the envelope when it comes to making their mark in the built environment, with a focus on commercial, residential and industrial work. From high end hotels to residential skyscrapers, they need out of the box legal advice, at times extending to aviation law where the sky is literally the limit.

The Property & Development Practice

Our national Property & Development practice is led by a team of pre-eminent partners who have gained a reputation for understanding our client's needs and achieving outstanding results for them.

The firm's property group adopts a consolidated approach to property and development matters, which is critical for managing timeframes and containing costs. Moreover, the group is unique in terms of its collective experience and depth of expertise, having represented clients in a large number of landmark property and development projects around Australia for nearly half a century.

We advise on the negotiation, drafting, management and enforcement of building and development agreements. Our objective is to provide clients with the legal foundation necessary to assist clients minimise risks and maximise returns from a construction and development project. Our experience in construction litigation also assists clients to manage and resolve potential disputes as economically and favourably as possible.

The Construction group is led by Kevin Frawley, Partner. Kevin is ranked as a leading lawyer in the areas of construction and real estate in a number of prominent international guides to law firms, including Chambers Asia-Pacificand The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific. Chambers Asia-Pacific comments that his "knowledge and understanding of the commercial issues for developers are outstanding", and commends him for providing "direct, succinct advice within a cost-effective and timely context".

The Role

A rare opportunity exists for a recent law graduate to join our market leading property & development team in Melbourne, with a focus on construction and development.

The successful candidate will have:

• completed your law degree or completing your final semester with excellent academic results;
• achieved strong results in property law with a genuine passion for this subject matter;
• an ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, clearly and concisely;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• excellent attention to detail;
• an ability to understand and identify the key issues in a legal matter;
• good judgement and common sense;
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and
• a passion for a career in commercial law.

The Law Graduate program

When you join Arnold Bloch Leibler as a graduate, you will immediately experience our firm's point of difference. From your very first day, you will work alongside thought leaders in the profession on important and complex cases that will provide opportunities to flex your thinking, offer direct input and gain in-depth knowledge. Your opinions will be respected and you'll be given autonomy to progress matters. Your contribution will be valued and you will be supported in your personal and professional growth.

A supervising Partner or Senior Associate will invest in your development and get you involved in a wide variety of matters throughout your graduate year. You will benefit from real work experience and direct client contact that sets you apart from your peers in the profession.

For more information about our graduate ethos, please visit our website.

Staff Benefits

The salary package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of benefits, including:

• on-going training through the firm's professional development program;
• a fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness program;
• fresh fruit delivered daily;
• monthly staff drinks;
• free legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing;
• discounted corporate health insurance through a leading Australian health fund;
• discounted mortgage, credit card and other financial services through a major Australian bank; and
• a prime CBD office location.

Applications

If you are interested in working at a dynamic firm that has built its success on legal innovation and outstanding career opportunities, please apply now via our website, addressing your application to Radhika Peri, Human Resources Manager. Please include a covering letter, CV and full academic transcript.