Construction Senior Associate Lawyer

3 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Burges Salmon Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our Construction & Engineering practice, focusing on construction-related disputes, including litigation, adjudication, and arbitration.

The Team

Our Contentious Construction team works at the forefront of key sectors, including energy and utilities, transport, real estate, and infrastructure, nationally and internationally.

We regularly support clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, utilizing experience across a broad range of dispute resolution methods, including:

  • International and domestic arbitration
  • Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes
  • Litigation in the Technology and Construction Court
  • Strategic troubleshooting advice on legal and contractual issues arising throughout the project life-cycle
  • Industry-specific procedures such as Expert Determination and Conciliation
  • Expert Determination
  • Mediation
What We Offer

As a Senior Associate at Burges Salmon, you will benefit from expert guidance and support as part of a first-class Construction Disputes offering.

We are a Band 1 ranked firm in Chambers and Tier 1 in the Legal 500, recognized for our market-leading practice of complex and high-value matters.

Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for:

  • Building the Culture: Embrace your role as a role model to enhance Burges Salmon's workplace. Set the cultural tone and support change initiatives.
  • Delivering Results: Achieve personal goals, align contributions with overall priorities, and manage resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Growing our People: Actively develop your team, enhance expertise in your field, and deepen your knowledge and skills.
  • Developing our Business: Network to foster collaboration and referrals.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Relevant experience working on complex and high-value construction disputes, with understanding of an array of resolution techniques
  • Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
  • Be self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Experience of leading others to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Experience of effective matter management and business development activities.
  • Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

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