Construction Associate, 3+pqe

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking an ambitious Associate to join their non-contentious team in construction law. This role involves advising clients on procurement techniques and dispute resolution within a high-performing environment. Candidates should have expertise in construction law and be adept at developing client relationships. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth while handling significant projects for esteemed clients.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Access to mentorship from experts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing timely and quality legal advice.
• Ability to nurture and develop client relationships.
• Familiarity with government project procurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement techniques and dispute avoidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Provide support to teams in different jurisdictions.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Client relationship management

Dispute resolution knowledge

Education

Law degree

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Due to growth and continued success, our non-contentious team is seeking to appoint an additional Associate. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer where exposure to big-ticket, market leading work is to be expected. You'll become part of a wider national and international team of named experts to learn from and you'll have the support and structure to develop.

THE GROUP AND TEAM

With more than 100 specialist lawyers, including 24 Partners, our rated Construction and Engineering team offers a full service of legal solutions to all aspects of the construction industry.

The work of the group is hugely varied and includes buildings, residential and living accommodation, civil and process plant engineering, energy, infrastructure, transport and utilities across both private and public sectors. The team also provides project support and advice to our wider Real Estate, Banking and Projects teams.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

• You will have exposure to an array of high-quality construction work from advising government bodies, sponsors, funders, developers, employers, operators, constructors, sub-contractors and professional teams in relation to project procurement techniques (including facilities management) and dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms. Your experience in these areas will be crucial and we can help you build on and refine your expertise further.
• Working closely with existing clients to nurture and develop relationships and acting as a trusted advisor through providing timely and quality advice whilst managing expectations.
• This is a high-performing team with a strong reputation for people development, where you will receive support and structure from established HR, L & D, and delivery contacts to help elevate your experience to the next level.
• As the team continues to grow nationally and internationally, there is opportunity to support teams in other offices and jurisdictions.

OUR FIRM

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.

We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.

OUR APPROACH : IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Everything we've accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our reputation is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in.

Here, you'll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.

Are you up for the challenge?