Solicitor-Senior Associate - Construction & Engineering

DAC Beachcroft; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK law firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor-Senior Associate for their Construction & Engineering team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers intellectual challenges, flexibility, and the opportunity to work within a highly rated practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction and engineering law, excellent client handling skills, and a collaborative spirit. This permanent position promises engagement in both commercial advice and formal dispute resolution processes, contributing to successful outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Some experience in construction and engineering law desirable but not essential.
• Experience in a commercially focused firm or litigation is beneficial.
• Openness to applicants wishing to develop an alternative specialism.

Responsibilities

• Handle confidential information according to data security protocols.
• Manage a caseload of complex and high-value disputes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Relationship and client handling skills

Self-sufficiency in managing a caseload

Change orientation

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

strategic thinking and helping to implement it. Build an awareness of the firm's other services and effective internal and external networks. Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements. Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Be a qualified solicitor.
• Some experience in construction and engineering law would be desirable but not essential, dependent on seniority level.
• Experience in a commercially focused firm or experience in litigation would provide a useful foundation for the role.
• Have good relationship and client handling skills, commensurate with your experience.
• Be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
• Be able to demonstrate a good level of self-sufficiency, and manage a caseload including more complex and high value disputes.
• Be change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.
• Be team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.

Qualifications / Team fit

• We are open minded about the qualification level of the candidates we see and also welcome applications from candidates wishing to develop an alternative specialism; we are most interested in what you think you can bring to the role and the team, and whether we are the right fit for you.

About the Role and Firm

Solicitor-Senior Associate - Construction & Engineering

Department: Professional and Commercial Risk

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newcastle

Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering support, industry-leading work quality, client contact, and real flexibility?

An opportunity in DAC Beachcroft's highly rated Construction and Engineering team may be for you. As one of the largest construction and engineering practices in the UK, we have more than 50 senior lawyers working on construction and engineering projects in the UK, Ireland and around the world. We provide trusted advice from project start to completion, negotiating the best position for you and drafting clear, commercial and bespoke agreements. Our role frequently includes giving commercial and contractual advice on dispute avoidance, as well as formal dispute resolution processes. Our teams work collaboratively across these disciplines and, whilst everyone will have their area