At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle construction disputes and provide specialist legal advice to clients.
- Company: Join a highly regarded construction team in Cardiff with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, private medical insurance, pension contributions, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Diverse environment with clear growth opportunities and commitment to your development.
- Why this job: Gain real responsibility from day one and work on national and international projects.
- Qualifications: Legal service experience with a focus on cost-effective solutions in construction law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're looking for a talented associate to join our highly regarded construction team based in our Cardiff office.
The Role
You’ll handle the full spectrum of construction disputes, delivering specialist advice to clients with a focus on practical, cost‑effective solutions. There’s also scope for non‑contentious and advisory work if that appeals. Alongside your caseload, you’ll contribute to business development through seminars, articles and client events.
What we’re looking for
Candidates should be able to provide an effective legal service to a variety of clients, with an emphasis on the provision of cost effective solutions. The role is primarily contentious though there may be opportunities to service non‑contentious work if that is of interest to you. You will be expected to be competent or, if coming from a commercial litigation background, motivated to develop your skills in:
- Specialist advice in all aspects of contentious building, construction and engineering work
- The resolution of problems in construction law and the promotion of initiatives to this end
- The ability to master complex regulations and procedures with careful attention to detail and to explain and provide advice to clients
- The ability and willingness to support other areas of the practice where relevant e.g. providing technical support to our professional indemnity team
- The ability to think laterally in order to consolidate and support a variety of disciplines
Why Join Us?
- High‑quality, varied caseload with real responsibility from day one
- National and international work
- Supportive team committed to your development
- A clear path to grow your construction practice
We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.
We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
Associate - Construction - Cardiff employer: Browne Jacobson LLP
Join our esteemed construction team in Cardiff, where you'll engage with a diverse range of construction disputes and advisory work from day one. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth, offering a clear path for career advancement alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and enhanced parental leave. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a welcoming environment for all, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
