Dorset Litigation Specialist

3 days ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment Full time

**Job Summary**

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated Dorset Litigation Specialist to join our team in Dorchester. As a key member of our litigation team, you will be responsible for handling a varied caseload of good quality matters with limited supervision.

About the Team

Our team is expanding owing to increased client demand, and we are looking for an experienced Construction Lawyer to play a key role in the development of the team. You will work closely with the business owner and other members of the team to provide exceptional client service and advise on contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle a varied caseload of good quality matters with limited supervision.
  • Provide exceptional client service and advise on contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on a range of standard and bespoke forms of construction and engineering contracts (JCT and NEC).
  • Work proactively to consider potential impact of legal developments on clients.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years' post-qualifying experience as a Construction Lawyer in a UK law firm.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate strong rapport building skills and be tenacious, thorough, and attentive to detail.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Profit-related firm bonus.
  • Pension (4% employer contributions).
  • Life Assurance.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.


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