The Role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic junior lawyer to join our in-house team, to assist with principally the review and management of the contractual arrangements on our projects. This represents a rare opportunity for a lawyer to take on or further a career in an “in-house” role, in a creative, interesting, and evolving business.
Specifically, as part of Cundall's legal team, you will be trained to take responsibility for the review of contracts, by reference to clear rules and guidance and the production of advice in relation to the same, for other contractual advice such as the validity or otherwise of requests for assignments of Cundall's appointments or for additional Collateral Warranties / Third Party Rights, and the maintenance of our contracts database. There may also be scope for you to get involved with claims administration and debt recovery work.
The Skills
Educated to degree level in Law and having gained relevant practical experience in a paralegal role you have utilised your analytic skills and strong attention to detail when analysing and (ideally) drafting contracts and other legal documents. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in Construction Law and of giving advice in relation to building contracts is desirable.