Contentious Construction Associate
Legal 500 law firm.
Birmingham | Leeds | Competitive Salary Plus Benefits | KL152 | KL153
We are seeking contentious construction lawyers to ideally join our client’s Birmingham or Leeds offices. If you are more experienced, then you would be considered being based from any of their 13 offices.
Our Client
This leading full-service UK law firm employs 1,200 professionals dedicated to delivering top-notch legal services with integrity and clarity. Their values emphasise intelligence, boldness, and collaboration, serving high-profile clients. They excel in building long-term relationships and are recognized in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, the Legal 500, and Chambers guides. The firm offers an inclusive and dynamic environment, focusing on client needs and innovative solutions.
Their clients are some of the best-known names in the construction & engineering industry and they have an excellent reputation across the UK. They act for public and private sector employers, contractors, funds, consultants and sub-contractors.
The Construction and Engineering team undertakes a broad range of challenging contentious work across the industry. You will be working within a friendly, supportive and experienced team of contentious construction lawyers on a wide variety of cases, including work in Adjudication and the TCC. Dependant on previous experience you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload and assist the national team on larger matters.
The Role
The nature of the work is face paced. However, their clients’ experience and commercial interests are paramount and you must possess and demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and passion for construction law, have exceptionally strong communication skills and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch.
There are excellent opportunities for progression, and you will be encouraged to be actively involved in business development and client management.
Applications are invited from lawyers who have trained and qualified with a recognised construction team, have at least 6 months experience as part of a training contract, and/or have experience of contentious construction work or a mix of contentious and advisory work. Ideally you will be between 0-8 years PQE, however we encourage applications whatever your PQE or experience as the team are very much in growth mode.
Key Responsibilities
- To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care.
- Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP.
- To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business.
- To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise.
- To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills.
- To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards
- To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.
Your skills and qualifications
- Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question.
- To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client.
- A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills.
- Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages.
- To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
- To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.
What Our Client Offers
Competitive salary and benefits.
They trust their people to work flexibly, in ways that best suit them, their teams, and their clients. They foster an environment where every voice is heard, and mutual respect is paramount. Their commitment to inclusivity and diversity has earned them accolades like ‘Firm of the Year’ at the UK Diversity Legal Awards, and they’ve achieved silver status from the Investors in People Award.
If you’re looking for an innovative and supportive workplace that values your contributions, come and be part of their success story. Join them and help shape the future of legal services.
Application Process
If you’re seeking a forward-thinking workplace that values your contributions, this is the perfect place to grow your career and help shape the future of legal services.
We encourage you to apply for this role. Alternatively, you can drop an email to Keith at keith@legadorecruitment.co.uk expressing your interest and outlining your qualifications.
Job Reference
KL152 and KL153