Commercial law firm in Newcastle is seeking to recruit contentious Construction lawyers from newly-qualified up to Senior Associate level. The team provides advice from project start to completion, negotiating the best position for you and drafting clear, commercial and bespoke agreements. The team frequently gives commercial and contractual advice on dispute avoidance, as well as formal dispute resolution processes. The following is a list of the key responsibilities, but obviously they will be adjusted in accordance with the relevant individual’s PQE: • Progress and manage High Court litigation, adjudication, arbitration and related proceedings • Draft documents, deal with correspondence and manage the relevant procedural process; supporting in larger matters as well as managing own caseload • Use a strong understanding of the factual and commercial context to drive tactical thinking and decision-making from the outset of disputes • Help to develop a reputation for leading client service, taking responsibility and being encouraged to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones • Support marketing and business development activity, contributing to strategic thinking and helping to implement it • Build an awareness of the firm's other services and effective internal and external networks. Due to this team’s growth and their reshaping strategy, as already suggested, they are open minded about the qualification level of the candidates who apply and also welcome applications from candidates perhaps wishing to develop an alternative specialism. They are most interested in what you think you can bring to the role and the team and whether this team is the right fit for you. Therefore, to be considered for this role, you will be a qualified solicitor; some experience in construction and engineering law would be desirable but not essential, dependent on seniority level. Experience in a commercially focused firm or experience in Litigation would provide a useful foundation for the role.