Job Description
Contentious Construction Solicitor
Edinburgh / Glasgow
2+ PQE
Venari Legal are delighted to be working with one of our long standing clients who currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join their Construction and Engineering Team. This team provides a full service advisory and dispute resolution service to clients from across the construction industry and is regularly involved in the most complex, high value construction disputes in Scotland.
You will work closely with the partners advising clients in both the public and private sectors including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work including contentious claims and insurance disputes across a range of formal dispute proceedings including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration. You will work closely with existing clients and be part of the continuing efforts of the team to win new clients and business.
Key Tasks:
* Reviewing, analysing and providing opinions on all forms of construction contracts and supporting documentation.
* Compilation of evidence from client papers and witness statements to analyse factual position in a dispute.
* Legal analysis of the client’s position in light of the evidence prepared.
* Advising the client of the merits of their position and providing strategic advice on the most appropriate and cost-effective way to bring about a resolution. Reporting regularly to clients on progress and keeping strategy under review.
* Drafting pleadings and submissions.
* Appearing in Court, mediation, adjudication, expert determination, and arbitration, acting as advocate on behalf of the client.
* Negotiating settlements.
* Supporting and developing the team’s marketing initiatives including drafting articles and presenting at seminars.
Person Specification:
* Works effectively with other team members, and able to work as part of a team on larger cases.
* Represents clients in Court of Session and Sheriff Court.
* Involved in alternative forms of dispute resolution.
* Works to understand the practice area’s key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they face.
* Can work efficiently and to tight deadlines.
* Has strong drafting skills and works in a logical and manner.
* Provides client advice that is well presented and tailored to their needs.
* Displays an interest and enthusiasm for contentious construction work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really take the next step in their career and be involved in some interesting and complex commercial matters. It offers an extremely competitive salary and a clear career path and significant opportunities for career advancement.
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