Associate - Construction Disputes

Description

• Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in other offices and other practice areas, and travel as required
• Play an active role in business development and work to raise the firm's profile and help win new business
• Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
• Alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and litigation
• Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

Requirements

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

• Dispute avoidance and risk management
• Experience of adjudication and UK contentious construction work, or international arbitration in the construction sector
• Qualified solicitor with up to 2 years' experience in contentious construction
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach
• Demonstrable passion for business development
• Knowledge of construction standard form contracts such as JCT, FIDIC and NEC
• Drive, enthusiasm and vision
• Proven ability to manage files and excellent time management

Benefits

• Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance