At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic construction team handling complex litigation and providing strategic client solutions.
- Company: A leading national law firm with a strong reputation and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible benefits, comprehensive learning programmes, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunities for networking and business development in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction law while developing your expertise in a friendly environment.
- Qualifications: NQ - 3 PQE with a passion for contentious construction work.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a junior Solicitor (ideally NQ - 3 PQE) to join our highly regarded construction team. Day to day, you'll be successful in this role by:
- We are looking for a construction lawyer, with a particular interest in Contentious work (NQ – 3 PQE) to join our national team.
- This is an opportunity to get involved in high quality, complex, adjudication and litigation (including Protocol) work, together with providing strategic advice and flexible dispute resolution solutions for clients, including through mediation, within a supportive and friendly team.
- Ideally, you will have an interest in providing positive solutions to our clients, which include national developers and contractors, well-known housebuilders and major housing associations in the social housing sector.
- We want to invest in your career and help you to become a recognised expert in your own right.
- We will also actively encourage you to be involved in business development and will give you opportunities to participate in networking and marketing activities.
It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
The role is right for you if:
- We are looking for someone with talent, ambition and a real interest in contentious construction work.
- You may be a newly qualified lawyer or have built up a number of years of experience already and ready to take the next step in your career.
- Either way, you will have built up enough experience to be able to manage your workload with 'light touch' supervision, gained over your experience, ideally in a specialist construction team (or having done a construction training seat).
- We value hard working team players, but equally value and promote a positive culture with a strong work-life balance.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be enthusiastic about joining a leading construction team and confident that you can contribute to its success going forwards.
Who we are: You'll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients.
What we can offer you: A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
Locations
Construction Litigation Lawyer in Somerset, Taunton employer: Clarke Willmott
Clarke Willmott is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol where collaboration and ethical practices are at the forefront of our operations. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while working with a diverse client base. Our supportive culture encourages teamwork and innovation, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in credit control.
