Construction Lawyer - Contentious (5049)

jobs24.co.uk; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a passionate Solicitor to join their Real Estate Construction team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with 2-5 years PQE in construction disputes to advance their careers. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, negotiating documentation, and developing client relationships. The firm values teamwork and a hands-on approach to resolving disputes efficiently. With a commitment to social responsibility and inclusion, this firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth while tackling complex legal challenges in the construction sector.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Two volunteering days per year

Westfield Health membership

Aviva Digital GP services

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in construction disputes is essential.
• Ability to manage caseloads with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Join the Real Estate Construction team to handle construction disputes.
• Prepare compelling cases for clients in various disputes.

Skills

Teamwork

Business Development

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Construction Law Knowledge

Education

Qualified via traditional SRA route or CILEX

Job description

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

We're looking for an experienced Solicitor who has a passion for construction disputes and wants to progress their career within one of the UK's leading law firms. Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• The ability to work as part of a team
• Qualified via traditional SRA route or CILEX, with 2 - 5 years PQE
• The ability to manage caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service
• An aptitude for business development and a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships
• Demonstrable technical experience gained across contentious construction disputes, with the ability to also negotiate and prepare documentation on construction transactions or have a desire to become more involved with non-contentious matters too
• A clear enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to securing the best outcomes for your clients while working under pressure

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Solicitor to join our Real Estate Construction team based from either our London, Gatwick, Sheffield or Manchester office. The successful candidate will join Partner Alex Delin's team of 14 lawyers who act on behalf of employers, developers, funders, contractors, subcontractors, and professionals including architects, engineers, and quantity surveyors in a wide range of disputes about construction and engineering projects. We always seek to apply a pragmatic and cost-effective solution for our clients which means the successful candidate will possess a hands-on and determined attitude while having these objectives in mind to enable differences to be resolved as efficiently as possible.

Where resolutions cannot be attained, we regularly prepare our clients' cases in the most complete and compelling way possible so that their side of the arguments can be heard. These include claims for and differences over extensions of time, loss and expense, consequences of delay including concurrency arguments, prolongation and disruption, variations to scope of works and assessments of measured works. Experience acting in disputes about coverage under Construction All Risk (CAR), Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance policies will be ideal but not a prerequisite. Experience in disputes over the value of interim and final accounts is essential as Irwin Mitchell regularly acts for clients in adjudications over such matters whether on a 'smash and grab' or 'true value' basis.

If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team, hit the apply button below for consideration!

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.