At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage complex construction disputes while developing client relationships.
- Company: Join Burges Salmon, a top-ranked law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, competitive rewards, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Be part of a progressive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in high-profile cases and shape the future of construction law.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in construction disputes and strong leadership skills.
b Overview /b p In this Legal Director role, you will lead high-value contentious construction disputes and help grow the practice within a top-ranked team. You will develop client relationships, support senior lawyers, and shape the teams ongoing growth across national and international matters. You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values voice and ownership of challenges, with a clear focus on market profile and business development. This is an opportunity to influence strategy while handling complex disputes in a leading firm. You will contribute to shaping a high-impact, quality-driven construction disputes practice. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li hybrid working model with flexible options /li li flexible full-time and part-time patterns /li li Disability Confident employer and accessible recruitment /li li Investors in People Platinum Accreditation /li li opportunity to work across Bristol, Edinburgh and London /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li lead high-value construction disputes and guide complex matters /li li develop and manage client relationships and drive business growth /li li supervise, coach, and develop senior associates and other lawyers /li li provide strong matter leadership and commercial judgment /li li contribute to the teams strategic direction and growth /li li collaborate across the practice to deliver multidisciplinary advice /li li support national and international dispute resolution including litigation, adjudication, and arbitration /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li significant experience in complex, high-value construction disputes /li li strong track record in client relationship management and business development /li li experience supervising and mentoring senior associates and lawyers /li li excellent matter leadership and commercial judgment /li li collaborative, inclusive approach and ability to influence team direction /li li SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration /li /ul ul li collaborative /li li leadership and mentoring /li li commercial judgment /li li construction disputes management /li li litigation /li li adjudication /li /ul
Legal Director - Construction Disputes employer: Burges Salmon
Join a leading corporate tax team in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values both professional excellence and personal well-being. With a strong commitment to employee growth, our hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your career with your lifestyle. Located in vibrant Bristol or London, you'll have the chance to work on high-profile projects while being part of a diverse community that champions creativity and collaboration.
