Overview
Kennedys is looking for a Legal Assistant to undertake reviews of construction contracts, consultant's appointments and collateral warranties on behalf of construction professionals, contractors and their insurers. The role is primarily non-contentious and requires drafting and negotiating skills. This role would suit a paralegal or legal secretary looking for their next challenge. We would also consider an SQE, LPC or BVC graduate or a Chartered Legal Executive looking for non-contentious experience.
Responsibilities
* Undertake reviews of construction contracts, consultants' appointments and collateral warranties for construction professionals, contractors and their insurers.
* Assist with drafting and negotiating non-contentious documents related to the above matters.
* Work with Kennedys’ professional liability team and insurance teams in London and across the UK offices on related matters.
Required Experience and Qualifications
* At least 6 months' previous experience in a law firm environment.
* Competent IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages.
* Legal qualifications such as the LPC or BVC are ideal, but not essential.
* Strong academics (2.1 or higher) or equivalent are ideal, but not essential.
* Experience working within a construction environment is ideal, but not essential.
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,000 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America, we handle both contentious and non-contentious matters and provide specialist legal services across many industry sectors with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.
We are a forward-thinking firm that aims to bring challenging new perspectives to the table and empower clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to deliver exceptional results.
What we have to offer
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. You will be involved in exciting and stimulating work where your input makes a difference. Our culture is based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, and we value warm, friendly human interactions. We support individual growth and development through virtual learning and opportunities such as secondments to clients and our global offices, along with a comprehensive benefits package (details available on request).
Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, and to complete mandatory training when requested.
We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience, recognizing that the level indicated is a guideline.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
* Legal Services
* Alternative Dispute Resolution
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