Construction Junior Lawyer

1 month ago


Leeds, United Kingdom CRA Legal Full time

Job Title: Contentious Construction Solicitor
Leeds City Centre (hybrid working)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
If successful, you will perform the following role as a Contentious Construction Solicitor:


~ Case Management: Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including disputes related to contracts, defects, delays, payment disputes, and professional negligence claims.
~ Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to stay updated on construction laws, regulations, and precedents, ensuring that advice and strategies provided to clients are current and relevant.
~ Consult with clients to understand their needs and provide clear, concise legal advice. Drafting: Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, and settlement agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
~ Engage in negotiations with opposing parties to seek amicable resolutions to construction disputes when appropriate.
~ Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective legal strategies to achieve favourable outcomes for clients in contentious construction matters.
~ Compliance: Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards, providing sound legal advice and upholding the firm's reputation for excellence.
~ Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues within the construction law department and other practice areas to share knowledge and support the overall growth of the firm. The firm offer the following employee benefits package:
~25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
~ Additional leave over Christmas Office Closure
~ Holiday purchase / sale scheme
~ Life assurance scheme
~ Private health insurance
~ Pension scheme
~ Flexible working policy
~ Enhanced parental / adoption leave - please request further information if you would like further details
~ Reward & recognition policy
~ Travel support policy

Our client is a renowned national UK law firm with an excellent reputation. The firm are recognised in the Legal 500 rankings as a higher tier organisation. Due to growth within their Leeds Office, the firm are recruiting for a Solicitor to join their highly regarded Construction Department.
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