AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Associate- Construction to Join their growing legal team.
Main Duties:
* Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects, procurement and insurance issues)
* Acting on all forms of dispute resolutions including adjudication, arbitration and mediation
* Drafting submissions and witness statements for the purpose of proceedings
* Managing proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court
* Drafting concise advice tailored to different client types
* Liaising directly with clients
* Supervising and delegating to junior members of the team
* Preparing and delivering seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
* Proactively developing client relationships and business development
* Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
* Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
* Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Senior Associate such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required
Key requirements:
* A minimum of five year's PQE contentious construction experience working within the construction sector, with some non-contentious experience preferable but not essential
* A strong academic background, with at least a 2:1 at degree level
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience of acting on adjudications, mediations and court proceedings
* Experience of delegating to /supervising junior members
* Able to identify key issues in cases, understand the business parameters within a case and reflect that in advice to clients
Benefits:
* Hybrid module once successful after probation.
* Three days in the office and two days working from home
* Training and development opportunities
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.