Contentious Construction Lawyer

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats écossais de premier plan recherche un avocat contentieux en construction pour rejoindre son équipe à Édimbourg ou Glasgow. Le rôle nécessite une solide compréhension du droit de la construction, avec des responsabilités allant du conseil aux clients à la supervision de l'équipe. Les candidats idéaux posséderont d'excellentes compétences en communication et un engagement à fournir un service de première classe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 ans d'expérience PQE en droit de la construction.
• Connaissances générales en law et pratique dans le domaine de la construction.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et esprit pragmatique.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils sur des projets de construction devenus contentieux.
• Superviser et déléguer des tâches aux avocats juniors.
• Rédiger et présenter des adjudications.

Skills

Communication écrite

Communication orale

Résolution de problèmes

Education

Qualification en droit

Job description

• Contentious Construction Lawyer
• Market Leading Scottish law firm
• Edinburgh/ Glasgow/ Hybrid- Working
• Excellent career prospects
• £Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

Leading top-tier Scottish law firm is looking to hire an additional Associate level lawyer with circa 4-6 years’ PQE, to join their market leading Contentious Construction team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Role Profile:

• You will join a highly supportive and established team headed up by a Partner with an exceptional reputation in the Construction market.
• The work involves providing early stage advice to both public and private sector clients in connection with construction projects as they become contentious as well as representing clients through adjudications, arbitrations, litigations and mediations.
• The role will involve working as part of a team, supervising and delegating to junior lawyers as well as assisting and reporting to senior lawyers.
• You will also have the opportunity to take the lead in drafting and presenting adjudications.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates should have general knowledge of law and practice within the field of construction and projects, reflecting their level of qualification.
• You will have experience in drafting pleadings and presenting cases.
• You must have a passion for contentious construction, be pragmatic and results focused, while working under pressure.
• The firm are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, excellent written and oral communication skills, and who are determined to provide a first-class service.

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