Job Description
Your new firmOur client is a highly respected national practice with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high value commercial litigation work across the public and private sectors. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, supportive environment and high quality workstreams spanning health, emergency services, local government and social housing. Their Projects & Infrastructure practice is particularly well regarded, advising on major national programmes and high profile matters involving PFI, large scale infrastructure and complex public private partnership arrangements.
Your new roleIn this role, you will join a specialist team handling complex, high value disputes arising from PFI, projects and wider infrastructure matters. You will work closely with experienced partners and colleagues across multiple offices, advising on a broad range of contentious issues including procurement disputes, design and construction matters, operational and payment disputes, fire safety issues, and contract termination or expiry.You will manage your own caseload while also collaborating on larger strategic matters, delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice to an established client base spanning health, emergency services, local government and private sector partners.
What you'll need to succeedYou will be a Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in commercial litigation. Experience of disputes relating to PFI, major projects, infrastructure or complex contractual arrangements is highly desirable. You should be confident handling both pre and post proceedings work, with familiarity across key litigation stages including pre action correspondence, disclosure, expert appointments, witness evidence and trial preparation.
You will bring strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret and challenge complex contractual structures, and a clear, client focused communication style. Excellent organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively are essential. A genuine interest in developing expertise in the PFI and infrastructure space will be key to success in this role.
What you'll get in returnYou will be joining a firm known for high quality work, strong professional development support and a culture that values trust, collaboration and flexibility. You will work on significant, high profile disputes with real sector impact, while benefiting from a healthy work life balance and hybrid working arrangements.The firm offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support a wide range of personal and family needs, alongside clear career development pathways and opportunities to build your market profile.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it confidentially, please get in touch.
We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have gained the required experience, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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