Contentious Construction & Engineering Lawyer 4-7pqe

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipson Lloyd Jones is seeking a construction litigation lawyer to join its Contentious Construction and Engineering Team in London. The role focuses on strengthening the firm's direct and commercial construction practice at a national and international level.

Based in London, the successful candidate will help grow the team, handle a range of contentious construction matters and work closely with colleagues to deliver ambitious growth and client service across the firm.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years PQE in Construction & Engineering commercial litigation.
• Solid academic track record.
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Able to deal confidently with clients on day to day issues.
• Team oriented and collegiate with willingness to share knowledge with and support other team members.
• Willingness to be involved in business development and strategy to drive forward profitable growth for the team.

Responsibilities

• Grow and strengthen the direct/commercial construction practice within the team.
• Collaborate with national and international colleagues to deliver high-quality contentious construction work.
• Support business development and strategic growth for the construction team.

Skills

Construction & Engineering litigation

Job description

THE FIRM

A UK national and international law firm.

THE ROLE

A construction litigation lawyer is sought to work within the highly regarded Contentious Construction and Engineering Team to boost the firm's current direct/commercial construction practice.

The candidate will play an active role in the growth and success of the team in collaboration with the wider practice nationally and internationally.

London based, the successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to form part of a prestigious and highly ambitious national and international construction team, to be part of delivering this success at a local level.

The firm's construction team acts for a full range of leading industry members on a wide range of contentious issues, including claims over time, money and defects.

ABOUT YOU

• 4-7+ years + PQE with experience in Construction & Engineering commercial litigation.
• Solid academic track record.
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team;
• Willingness to be involved in business development and strategy to drive forward profitable growth for the team.