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Legal Director, Construction, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Position: Legal Director
Location: Sheffield
A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its highly regarded Contentious Construction team in Sheffield. This is a key strategic hire, ideal for an experienced practitioner with deep knowledge of complex construction and engineering disputes.
The Role: As Legal Director, you will handle high-value and technically sophisticated construction and engineering claims, both in the UK and internationally. Your work will involve major infrastructure and energy projects, including renewables, across various policy types such as CAR/EAR, DSU, AICoW, and public liability. You will advise on coverage, manage liability claims, and handle subrogated recovery actions.
You will also contribute to client relationship development and team leadership, supporting the growth of a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage complex, multi-jurisdictional construction and engineering disputes.
* Advise insurers and reinsurers on claims, focusing on policy coverage.
* Draft and review policy wordings.
* Handle litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
* Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic objectives.
About You
* 8+ PQE with experience in contentious construction matters.
* Technical expertise in insurance-related construction disputes, including CAR/EAR, DSU, and related policies.
* Experience managing cases through litigation and arbitration, with knowledge of international legal processes.
* Excellent communication and client management skills.
* Collaborative leadership with commercial awareness and growth drive.
This opportunity offers a route to partnership and work on high-profile matters in construction and engineering law. To learn more, please apply or contact Ben Shepherd at Henderson Scott.
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