Construction Solicitor

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals.There are 5 offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon. Davies and Partners Solicitors strongly believe that their staff are the heart of the company and are therefore driven to ensure that all employees experience and maintain a good work-lifebalance.
**Job Purpose**
Solicitor within the Construction department to carry out and be responsible for day-to-day conduct of construction and property related matters.
**Construction Solicitor Responsibilities**:

- Development of contentious construction practice within the Firm.
- Responsible for the day-to-day related work inclusive of arbitration, adjudication and litigation
- Meet agreed billing targets
- Assist colleagues within the department with contentious and non-contentious case files
- Exhibiting flexibility, particularly in times of holiday/sickness
- Maintaining a highly level of client care, acting promptly, pro-actively and efficiently in relation to all client matters
- Supervision of all support staff working immediately for you
- Continuous development of knowledge and expertise via appropriate training
- Business development and marketing in relation to Construction
Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.
We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.
**Construction Solicitor Requirements**:

- Solicitor of FCILEx qualified or relevant substantial experience in conveyancing
- Ideally 5 years + PQE
- Experience within Construction
- Possess a detailed understanding of Construction Law
- Ability to maintain and build upon existing client relationships
- Self-organised and proactive
- Ability to take responsibility and solve problems
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements
- Competent in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)
- The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast paced, high volume department
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment
- Right to live and work in the UK e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits
**Equal Opportunities**
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, maritalstatus, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
**Compliance**
As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

- references will be followed up;
- all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
- proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required;
- appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
**Location**: Davies and Partners Solicitors, 250 Aztec West, Park Avenue, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TR
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full Time
**Salary**: Competitive

**Benefits**: Competitive
You may also have experience in the following: Conveyancer, Conveyancing, Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal, Business Development, Case Management, Residential Conveyancer, Case Handler, Property Law, Construction Solicitor, etc.
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