Construction & Engineering Solicitor (Contentious)
5 months ago
Burges Salmon. We're more than a law firm. We're a place where you can be more of everything.
Exposure to high-profile clients and partners is just the start. With us, you'll reap the rewards of enjoying responsibility from day one. So if you're looking to work at a fresh-thinking firm that's blazing a trail with industry-leading insight, it's time to take the leap.
We're offering an opportunity for a junior Solicitor to join our leading Construction & Engineering Department, to focus on contentious work. You can expect plenty of involvement working on a range of high quality and complex construction disputes with national and international clients.
The TeamPart of one of the UK's largest construction practices, our Contentious Construction team works at the forefront of an array of key sectors, including energy and utilities, transport, real estate and infrastructure, nationally and internationally.
The team regularly supports clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, utilising 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; and Mediation.Led by Partner, , you can benefit from expert guidance and support as part of a first class Construction Disputes offering.
What others say…
We are Band 1 ranked in Chambers and Tier 1 in the Legal 500, recognised for our market-leading practice of complex and high-value matters.
"Their approach is thorough and flexible, with an ability to assimilate complex matters and deliver advice in a straightforward language." – Chambers, 2024
"Burges Salmon stands out as construction lawyers who have a growing practice due to the calibre of their team. They benefit from a very knowledgeable, highly talented and dedicated senior management team, who lead by example, all of whom are supported by experienced and particularly well-informed senior associates, associates and solicitors." - Legal 500, 2024
The FirmOur 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. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as a
And did you know our offers flexible working options too?
What you'll need Relevant experience assisting on complex and high value construction disputes, with an early understanding 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 Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer Benefitsand find out more about the .
We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.
It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
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