Taylor Root is working with a prominent residential property developer, who are looking to hire a Senior Commercial/Construction Litigator for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
This role is to support with complex Commercial, Construction and Building Safety Litigation. You will be providing integral hands-on legal advice, whilst also co-ordinating with the Group Legal Team and managing external counsel.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising on contentious legal matters, either directly, or together with other members in the Legal team and/or external counsel.
* Managing existing law firm relationships, and identifying opportunities to create additional value add.
* Providing an overview to of key activities and progress of matters to the Head of Regulatory and Disputes.
* Supervising and mentoring more junior lawyers within the team.
Experience required:
* Ideally, 5+ years' PQE.
* Commercial or Construction Litigation background.
* This role could suit someone coming straight from private practice or moving from an in-house legal team.
* Demonstrable communication and negotiation skills.
* Strong commercial and strategic awareness.
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