Contentious Construction Associate
Join this leading international firm as an Associate (3-6 PQE) in their market-leading and supportive team and take an exciting step forward in your career.
Take on some of the largest, most complex, and high-impact construction disputes in the UK and internationally whilst developing professionally and being supported to achieve your individual goals.
The Role
Join a team recognised for its significant expertise in high-value and complex litigation and arbitration in construction. Contentious construction solicitors seeking a fulfilling and varied role will find the range and quality of work this team undertake to be a real joy.
You will gain exposure to an excellent standard of work across a myriad of sectors including a range of innovative energy technologies, infrastructure, utilities, healthcare, engineering, commercial developments, PFI/PPP, transport, and much more.
Key elements of the role will include:
1. Apply excellent legal skills to analyse and solve issues in a pragmatic way
2. Advising clients on contractual obligations and disputes
3. Experience of large-scale court actions
4. Providing pre-dispute advice, assessing the strength of position, and undertaking dispute avoidance activity including arbitration, mediation, and adjudication
5. Advising on project continuity and documenting settlements and agreements
As a senior member of the team, you will also be encouraged to get involved in business development activities and support the professional development of other team members.
This Legal 500 Tier-ranked team is high-performing and market-leading but has a collaborative, friendly, and supportive dynamic. If you are seeking an opportunity to enter one of the leading global firms at a senior level with plenty of headroom to continue progressing, this is an exceptional opportunity to do so.
The Firm
For those looking to work for a firm operating at the highest level globally, this is one such business. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, this firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world.
A modern firm that places emphasis on innovation, staff can expect to engage with a range of premier international clients on some of the largest and most high-quality work available. The resulting mixture of this incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele has resulted in this firm winning numerous high-profile awards.
In contrast to many firms of its size and reach, there is an excellent work-life balance, and a reputation for a friendly and supportive working environment persists.
Employees receive excellent remuneration, benefits, and first-rate ongoing professional development to ensure they can take ownership and progress in their careers.
If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within your chosen practice area and take a tangible step forward in your career, this is an unparalleled opportunity to do so.
The Ideal Candidate
* Is a qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE in construction and litigation
* Is technically strong with up-to-date legal knowledge
* Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
* Has excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues and clients alike
* Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape
What's on offer
* An opportunity to work for a prominent global firm
* Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
* First-rate career development and progression opportunities
* Ingrained flexible working
* Market-leading salary
* Excellent bonus structure and benefits package
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