Construction Senior Associate

About The Role

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an associate to join our thriving, national Construction team based in the Midlands at our Birmingham or Nottingham offices. This role would ideally suit a construction solicitor with at least 4 years\’ post qualification experience, capable of working alongside our experienced construction partners on a broad range of predominantly contentious matters, with opportunities to be involved in non-contentious projects.

The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills within a leading national team, interacting effectively with colleagues and clients at every level, and actively engaging in business development. The successful candidate will have access to ongoing comprehensive training.

The person

This opportunity is open to a solicitor with at least 4 years\’ PQE. The ideal candidate will have a passion for law and a solid foundation in construction work, primarily in contentious/disputes matters. We will also consider candidates with experience in contentious transactions or a broad construction background who also practice in other areas.

Candidates will also have:

• Ideally at least 4 years\’ PQE in construction, advising on contentious/disputes matters
• A solid understanding of fundamental construction law
• Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues
• A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Drive, commitment, self-motivation, and a positive attitude
• The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times
• Exceptional attention to detail

About Us

The benefits

With support, coaching, and feedback from engaging colleagues, our development and progression opportunities reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package with performance-based bonuses.

We provide various learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to help develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex rewards package includes options such as extra annual leave, cycle to work scheme, critical illness benefit, employee assistance program, group pension, healthcare, season ticket loan, and more.

Additionally, Perks At Work/Home offers retail benefits, and our Community Online Academy provides free courses in fitness, coding, languages, and more.

Gateley

We are forward-thinking and straightforward, focused on finding solutions for our clients. Gateley is a legal and professional services group with experts across all areas of law and business. We support over 5,700 clients, from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is about the right attitude as much as expertise.

The \’Gateley Story\’ reflects our people and culture, emphasizing our values: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do, and Working Together. We celebrate those who embody these values through our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.

Diversity, inclusion, and well-being

Diversity, inclusion, and well-being are core to Gateley\’s culture. We recruit talent from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We aim to create a rewarding environment that supports everyone\’s potential and work/life balance. We are proud to be recognized by The Law Society as a gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions.

Additional Information

If offered a role, pre-employment screening checks will be conducted, including eligibility to work, qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references. These checks are role-specific and may vary.

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