Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor to join a national law firm's Birmingham office. You will handle a varied caseload of high-quality construction disputes for a prestigious client base.

The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years' PQE in contentious construction, with experience in adjudication, arbitration or court proceedings, strong drafting, client-handling skills and a commercial approach to career development.

Qualifications

• Solid contentious construction experience in a recognised team.
• Experience of adjudication and/or construction litigation.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Commercial approach and genuine interest in career development in construction disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients including developers, contractors, employers, funders on contentious construction matters.
• Handle construction disputes arising from major development and infrastructure projects.
• Support senior lawyers on complex matters while managing your own caseload.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Assist with adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings as required.
• Maintain high professional standards and deadlines across matters.

Skills

Contentious construction

Adjudication/arbitration

Drafting skills

Client handling

Commercial awareness

Job description

Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor | Birmingham | National Law Firm | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm.

This is a great opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to develop their career within a well-established and ambitious team, working on a varied caseload of high-quality construction disputes for an impressive client base.

The Role

You will advise a range of clients including developers, contractors, employers, funders and other stakeholders on a broad spectrum of contentious construction matters.

Your work will include:

• Construction disputes arising from major development and infrastructure projects.
• Adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings.
• Contractual disputes and claims relating to delay, disruption, defects and payment.
• Professional negligence claims involving construction professionals.
• Contract interpretation and disputes arising from standard form and bespoke construction contracts.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters while taking responsibility for your own caseload.
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Candidate

The successful candidate is likely to be a contentious construction solicitor with around 2-6 years' PQE, although applications from candidates outside this range will be considered where the experience is right.

You should have:

• Solid contentious construction experience gained within a recognised construction team.
• Experience of adjudication and/or construction litigation.
• Strong technical drafting and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• A commercial approach and genuine interest in developing your career within construction disputes.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised construction practice with an established Birmingham presence and an excellent quality of work.

You will benefit from working alongside experienced construction specialists, with genuine opportunities for career progression, exposure to high-value matters and the chance to develop your profile within the market.

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