Construction Associate

gunnercooke; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Contentious Construction Associate, where you will thrive in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of construction disputes, from TCC to adjudications, all while managing your own caseload. You will collaborate with high-net-worth individuals and multinational companies, ensuring your skills in negotiation and communication shine. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to step away from traditional models and make a significant impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post qualification experience in contentious construction law.
• Experience managing a varied contentious-construction caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist on construction disputes in TCC and MCOL.
• Draft correspondence and advise clients on claims.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiating skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Education

2-4 years PQE

Experience at Top 200 firm

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Data Rooms

Job description

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Firm Profile

gunnercooke LLP is a Top 80 law firm with recognition across 28 disciplines and over 50 individually ranked lawyers. Having launched in 2010, the firm has grown to over 450 solicitors, including 360+ Partners.

With a national and international presence, the firm has offices throughout the UK, Scotland, Germany, and the US. Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found.

The firm’s innovative ‘revenue share’ model has helped to reshape the way that the law is practiced in the UK. Each Partner runs his or her own practice within the firm. This quasi-autonomous structure provides Partners with the freedom to work only with the clients they truly want to work with, charging fees that are commercially viable for both the Partner and the clients.

The Role

We are looking for a Contentious Construction Associate 2-4 years PQE to join our fast-paced Construction and Engineering Team. You will be based in our London office.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, focused, conscientious and great at construction law.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assisting on a wide range of construction disputes including those in the TCC and MCOL
2. Assisting with adjudications including enforcement actions and Part 8 claims
3. Drafting relevant correspondence, letters of claim/response and advising clients
4. Liaising with clients and other professionals
5. Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law
6. Working with a range of clients from HNW individuals to multinational companies

This is suitable for individuals who want to step away from a traditional model and springboard their career in a top 80 firm.

Personal Specification

To be successful in the role, you will have 2-4 years post qualification experience with previous experience at Top 200 firm. You will have experience managing a varied contentious-construction caseload. You will be pro-active, efficient, organised, keen to take the initiative and to drive claims forward.

The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate:

1. Commercial awareness and negotiating skills.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
3. Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to build strong rapport and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
5. Strong IT skills (specifically Outlook, Microsoft Excel/Word and Data Rooms).
6. Ability to plan work and prioritise tasks.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Legal Services