Bauzeichner (w / m / d) Infrastruktur / Tiefbau in Nordhorn

univativ GmbH; Münster; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

This innovative firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join its dynamic Global Projects Disputes Practice. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in construction and infrastructure projects to support an international team, contributing to client strategies and enhancing the practice's profile. You will be instrumental in developing client-facing knowledge products, networking with external bodies, and delivering thought leadership pieces. If you are passionate about law and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in international construction law.
• Strong experience in contract administration and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Support the development of practice and strengthen client relationships.
• Monitor legal developments and disseminate insights to the team.

Kenntnisse

Construction Law

Contract Administration

Compliance Issues

Legal Analysis

Communication Skills

Technology Skills

Ausbildung

Law Degree

Strong Academic Background

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Project Management Software

Jobbeschreibung

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with deep expertise in construction / infrastructure projects to be a member of our highly successful global projects disputes practice and our valued global Knowledge function, working in an international and diverse team, in an inclusive environment, directly contributing to the firm’s client and people strategies. The focus of the role is major international construction / infrastructure matters, and experience advising on construction law issues relating to large-scale international projects is required. Experience of advising on contract administration, merits reviews and compliance issues is valuable. The Freshfields GPDP team advises stakeholders on all construction stages of the project cycle globally, in particular contract administration and dispute resolution.

Role summary / purpose of job

The Knowledge Lawyer will work with an international team of lawyers focused on major construction / infrastructure matters who advise on all stages of the project cycle. This team is known as the Global Projects Disputes Practice, although the work is not limited to disputes. This role would be suited to a practitioner with a non-contentious construction and projects background, although experience of advising on contract administration, claims, merits reviews and compliance issues is desirable.

The Knowledge Lawyer will have a global remit, supporting and working with practitioners across the team globally—most notably in the UK, UAE and Continental Europe, but also in Asia and the US—on these areas of focus:

1. Supporting the development of the practice both internally and externally will be at the heart of the Knowledge Lawyer’s role. The Knowledge Lawyer will work closely with the leaders of the practice and the senior lawyers within the team to help shape the future of the practice.
2. There is a strong external-facing aspect to this role, by identifying opportunities for client-facing knowledge, contributing to client conversations, networking with external bodies and producing thought leadership pieces.
3. The Knowledge Lawyer will bring deep expertise of this area and a willingness and ability to continue to develop in this space.

The Knowledge Lawyer will help grow the business of the firm by:

1. Raising the profile of the practice and strengthening client relationships by identifying opportunities for, and developing, client content.
2. Contributing to reputation-enhancing publications and client conversations and education.
3. Tracking and sharing updates and analysis on key developments, adopting a commercially-minded and practical approach to such analysis.
4. Working closely with lawyers in the practice and other Knowledge colleagues to share relevant insights from client matters.

The Knowledge Lawyer will be welcomed into the wider Knowledge community, made up of Knowledge Lawyers and other Knowledge & Information specialists, led by the firm’s Co-Chief Knowledge Officers who focus on creating the framework for career satisfaction, high performance, and excellence by fostering a supportive, inclusive, innovative, collaborative and purpose-driven culture across the function.

Key responsibilities

1. Helping grow the business of the firm and strengthen client relationships.
2. Keeping up to date on what is happening in the relevant practice area and helping relevant stakeholders identify and pursue business opportunities.
3. Driving the practice’s approach to the market by identifying opportunities for client-facing knowledge products and thought leadership.
4. Playing a key role in client relationships by developing and, where appropriate, delivering, client training, seminars and talking points.
5. Monitoring key legal developments and disseminating to lawyers in the practice.
6. Working with partners and other senior stakeholders to develop house views & develop and update internal knowledge products.
7. Capturing insights from client mandates and reflecting them as needed in internal knowledge products or training.

Key requirements

Experience and qualifications:

1. Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background.
2. A high level of relevant successful experience working as a lawyer in an international setting.
3. Very sound knowledge of law and practice in the field of major international construction / infrastructure projects.
4. Understanding of the regulatory, legal and commercial challenges companies face when delivering major projects.
5. Growth mindset and positive approach to managing change.
6. Strong technology skills set, including a good understanding of new technologies.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Team player who builds effective relationships at all levels.

Freshfields Overview

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas.