Associate - Contentious Construction Disputes
2 weeks ago
Application Deadline: 31 July 2024
Department: Commercial
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dublin
DescriptionArthur Cox is one of Ireland's leading law firms and is the 2024 IFLR Europe Awards, Irish Law firm of the year. An international firm, with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco, as it enters its second century, our partnership continues to grow. Constant innovation allows us to service our clients in the best possible way.
At Arthur Cox, our Associates are the bedrock of our business. Illustrating our success and growth and our determination to reward the career aspirations of our ambitious and talented people, we develop specialist industry knowledge to offer comprehensive market leading services to our clients.
We are looking for an Associate to join our Infrastructure, Construction and Utilities Group, working specifically within area of contentious construction/disputes. You will have a solid and proven track record in construction disputes in some, or all of the following areas;- mediation
- adjudication
- arbitration
- expert determination
- dispute avoidance
We advise on issues arising throughout all stages of a construction/engineering project and, in conjunction with other specialist teams, advise from project inception through to planning, procurement, project execution, project completion, building regulations, health and safety and the resolution of any disputes. We assist clients in balancing risk and opportunity to achieve their commercial objectives on time and within budget. We co-ordinate our knowledge and experience to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team engaged on each project, with the focus on facilitating the smooth delivery of projects.
We advise on contentious matters which can arise on a construction project with particular focus on promoting early case assessment and effective dispute resolution strategies for our clients. We advise on all forms of ADR including mediation, conciliation, expert determination, adjudication and arbitration, as well as advising in High Court and Commercial Court proceedings. We also represent clients in health and safety matters, including defending enforcement actions brought by the Health and Safety Authority.
Key Responsibilities- Acting for leading market participants, domestic and international.
- Provision of legal and commercial expertise and strategic advices around dispute resolution strategies and including dispute avoidance strategies.
- Actively engaging in business development and thought leadership initiatives and seeking out opportunities for new work, speaking at conferences, industry events.
- Drafting legal documents (including advices, submissions and settlement agreements) clearly and concisely, creating solutions using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and support all of our clients.
- Attending networking and marketing events.
- Developing strong relationships with the firm's clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and acting in a diligent, responsible and professional manner.
- 4-5 years relevant post qualification experience with experience in construction disputes
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills
- High level of commercial and business awareness
- Calm and measured approach to problem solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong growth mind-set that is open to feedback
- Adaptability
We reward, encourage and support our talented people to reach their full potential offering excellent progression opportunities along with a market leading remuneration package and benefits including:
- Market leading discretionary annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Leading hybrid working policy
- Immediate pension scheme
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
- Professional membership fees
- Full gym and wellness programme
- Healthcare
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