Associate (Construction and Procurement)

Caldwell Ritchie Berry; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible remote working arrangements

Job summary

Caldwell Ritchie Berry in Belfast seeks an Associate to join the Construction Team, handling construction and procurement matters across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England & Wales. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible remote working arrangements.

The candidate should be a solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE, admitted in Ireland, Northern Ireland, or England & Wales, and experienced with standard form contracts and statutory adjudication.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE.
• Admission in Ireland, Northern Ireland, or England & Wales.
• 2+ years exclusive experience as a construction lawyer.
• Experience with NEC3/4, JCT, RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC contracts.
• Experience with statutory adjudication.
• Full driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the firm’s Construction Team.
• Advise on complex construction contracts and procurement matters.
• Represent parties in statutory adjudication proceedings.

Skills

PQE 2 years

Construction contracts

Statutory adjudication

Admission in UK/Ireland

Full driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Associate (Construction and Procurement)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Caldwell Ritchie Berry

Rolling Basis (Official)

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Competitive

Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE; Admission in Ireland, Northern Ireland, or England & Wales; 2+ years of exclusive experience as a construction lawyer; Experience with standard form contracts (NEC3/4, JCT, RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC); Experience with statutory adjudication; Full driving licence; Right to work in the UK.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Caldwell Ritchie Berry, a multi-jurisdictional legal practice, is seeking an Associate to join their Construction Team in Belfast. The role focuses on construction and procurement law across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England & Wales, offering a competitive salary and flexible remote working arrangements.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE.
• Admission: Must be admitted in Ireland, Northern Ireland, or England & Wales.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of exclusive experience as a construction lawyer.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in standard form contracts (NEC3/4, JCT, RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC) and experience in statutory adjudication.
• Additional: Full driving licence and valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal support to the firm's Construction Team.
• Advise on complex construction contracts and procurement matters.
• Represent parties in statutory adjudication proceedings.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary. Private medical insurance and additional benefits are provided upon successful completion of the probationary period.