Senior Litigation Lawyer

3 days ago

Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Barratt Developments Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Litigation Lawyer to join our Group Legal and Compliance team at Barratt Developments plc. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting our business and divisional offices with complex Commercial, Construction, and Building Safety Litigation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice on contentious matters, either directly or in collaboration with other members of the Group Legal function and/or external lawyers.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key members of the Barratt Group and its divisions, including the Building Safety Unit.
  • Monitor and budget external legal spend, identifying opportunities to create additional value from existing law firm relationships.
  • Report to the Head of Regulatory, Construction, and Disputes on a regular basis, providing an overview of key activities and progress of matters.
  • Proactively participate in and contribute to knowledge and information sharing within the Group Legal team and the BSU.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor more junior lawyers in the team to meet their development needs and progress their careers.
Requirements
  • At least 7 years' PQE.
  • Senior Commercial or Senior Construction Litigation lawyer by background, with experience in litigious negotiation and settlement type activity.
  • Excellent organisational, management, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work to demanding deadlines in a highly pressured and fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working in-house for a large corporate or in a senior litigation position in private practice (Senior Associate/Legal Director).
About Us

Barratt Developments plc is a leading housebuilder in the UK, nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2009. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We offer a hybrid way of working, allowing our colleagues to divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites, and sales offices, and working from home.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background, or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private medical cover, 26 days' holiday, choice of flexible benefits, annual medical health assessment, and enhanced family-friendly policies.

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