At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage construction files, advise on contracts, and draft legal documents.
- Company: Top law firm with a growing legal team in London.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, training opportunities, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in construction law.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in contentious construction law and strong academic background.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Construction Solicitor to join their growing legal team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day to day running of files with appropriate supervision
- Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects)
- Drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim
- CE Filing mainly in the Technology & Construction Court
- Liaising directly with clients
- Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
- Participating in seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
- Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
- Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Solicitor such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required
Key Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification in contentious within construction
- A strong academic background with at least a 2:1 at degree level
- A thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction contracts
- Proactive and prepared to work independently, escalating issues/matters as appropriate and always adopting a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of adjudications
- Able to effectively handle competing deadlines amongst a large workload
- Strong inter-personal skills working within a team but equally confident in working independently
- Excellent attention to detail to produce work/documentation of a high standard
Benefits
- Hybrid module once successful after probation
- Three days in the office and two days working from home
- Training and development opportunities
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.
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