Construction Solicitor

4 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom CRA Consulting Full time £52,000 - £56,000
Job Title: Construction Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to join our team at CRA Consulting. As a Construction Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of contentious construction matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.
  • Advise clients on construction disputes involving defects, delays, payment issues, and contract breaches.
  • Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports.
  • Represent clients in court, arbitration, and adjudication hearings.
  • Engage in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.
Non-Contentious Construction Work:
  • Assist in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, subcontracts, and collateral warranties.
  • Provide advice on procurement routes, project risk management, and contract administration.
  • Advise on standard form contracts, such as JCT, NEC, and FIDIC, and bespoke agreements.
Client Engagement and Development:
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing clear, commercially focused advice.
  • Work collaboratively with other teams within the firm to deliver a full-service offering to clients.
  • Participate in business development activities, including networking events, seminars, and client presentations.
Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm policies.
  • Manage client expectations effectively, providing realistic assessments of outcomes and risks.
Employment Benefits Package:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Increasing holiday entitlement following 2 and 5 years service.
  • Optional holiday purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Discounted legal services.
  • Firmwide reward & recognition scheme.
  • Mental health and well-being scheme.
  • Enhanced parental leave package.
  • Travel scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Sports and social clubs.
  • Free snacks.
  • Long service awards & rewards.
  • Hybrid working.
About the Business:
  • CRA Consulting is a leading law firm with a global outreach, offering an independent organisational feel.
  • We boast excellent work quality, a strong client base, and experienced professionals throughout.
  • We are a 'people first' organisation with a genuine passion for our employees' welfare and career advancement.
  • We offer a superb employee offering, highly competitive salaries, leading training & development, and flexibility for staff.
Required Attributes:
  • Experience in construction law.
  • Exposure handling a range of contentious construction & engineering matters, with ideally some non-contentious exposure.
  • The PQE range for this vacancy is NQ to 2 years, however higher levels of PQE may be considered with a reflective salary offering.

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