Solictor - Construction Sector

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional legal practice is recruiting a Solicitor/Associate to join their growing Construction team. The role involves handling a diverse caseload in Construction Law, both contentious and non-contentious matters, while delivering excellent client service and contributing to the team's growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days)

Pension

Private healthcare

Training and development

Life assurance

Subsidised gym membership

On-site parking

Canteen

Active social committee

Qualifications

• Proven technical experience in Construction Law.
• Experience of Court processes and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting business development/marketing and attending conferences.
• Contributing to the development of the team business plan.

Skills

Collaboration

Client Management

Legal Advice

Adaptability

Job description

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Home Based with occasional travel to the office (Warwick shire)

Excellent Salary & Benefits

Flexible working and Fantastic culture

My client. a leading regional Legal practice are looking to recruit a Solicitor/Associate (ideally 3-6 years PQE) to join their growing Construction team.

You will work on a broad spectrum of Construction Law matters with regional, national and international clients. The role has a mixed caseload and welcomes candidates with experience on contentious matters including litigation, mediation and adjudication or non contentious matters (Negotiating contracts for New Build or construction projects). The overriding purpose of the role is to generate profitable revenue actively through the delivery of an excellent internal and external client service, efficient regulatory working practices and desire to work closely with clients and colleagues.

This represents an great opportunity to grow a practice/business in Construction, working on Mixed case load (Contentious or non Contentious) or specialise if preferred.

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met;
• Assisting Partners on complex and high value matters;
• Ensuring the retention of good clients through appropriate client management and service delivery;
• Ensuring all new instructions are appropriately scoped and priced, with good financial management;
• Ensuring clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money";
• Contributing to the development of the team business plan and take ownership for the delivery of assigned activities;
• Developing relationship with peer group across the firm;
• Contributing to motivating colleagues to ensure they are engaged in achieving the firm's objectives and effective use of tools and opportunities (e.g. regular 121s) to maximise the strengths and skills of direct reports;
• Supporting business development/marketing and attending conferences; and
• Managing direct reports as the team continues to grow.

Person Specification:

• Have proven technical experience in Construction Law;
• Have experience of Court processes and procedures and related case management;
• Be adaptable, enthusiastic, have a flexible approach and be able to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team;
• Work with colleagues across the firm;
• Ensure that the client is at the heart of all activities which generates valued service outcome in a timely and cost-effective manner;

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, private healthcare, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, hybrid working, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.