At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a top-ranked legal team in handling complex construction disputes.
- Company: Join Burges Salmon, a progressive law firm with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive rewards, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Hybrid working model and commitment to inclusivity for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a leading practice while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in high-value construction disputes and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 21752 - 26586 £ per year.
Reference: 1558Are you an experienced contentious construction lawyer ready to lead, grow client relationships and progress within a top-ranked team?
This is an opportunity for a Legal Director to join Burges Salmon's "First-rate" Legal 500 Construction & Engineering practice, focusing on construction-related disputes including litigation, adjudication and arbitration.
The role offers scope to develop business, lead client relationships, support senior associates and help shape the team's continued growth.
The Team Part of one of the UK's largest construction practices, the Contentious Construction team advises clients across energy and utilities, transport, real estate and infrastructure, nationally and internationally.
This senior role will help drive that growth, develop the team's market profile and support talented lawyers across the practice.
The team supports clients through complex disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, mediation, expert determination and strategic project advice.
Led by Partner, Jessica Evans, the team offers expert support within a first-class Construction Disputes practice.
The practice is Band 1 ranked in Chambers and Tier 1 in Legal 500, recognised for complex, high-value work.
The Firm Burges Salmon offers a professional, progressive environment where quality work, growth, impact and quality of life go hand in hand.
The firm holds Investors in People Platinum Accreditation and has been voted Roll On Friday's 'Best Law Firm to Work At' for the fifth year running.
Our hybrid working model offers flexible working options to support our lawyers in delivering their best.
What you'll bring Significant experience in complex, high-value construction disputes A strong track record of client relationship management, business development and practice growth Experience supervising, coaching and developing senior associates and other lawyers Strong matter leadership skills and commercial judgement A collaborative, inclusive approach and confidence contributing to the team's direction SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration Benefits Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
We offer flexible, full-time and part-time working patterns and applications are welcome from all backgrounds and identities.
As a Disability Confident employer, Burges Salmon provides a fully accessible recruitment process.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Harding – katie.
- Legal
- Team: Construction & Engineering PQE:8+ Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, London
- Terms: Permanent
Head of Legal (Commercial & Construction) in London employer: Burges Salmon
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