Job Title: Construction Associate
Location: Leeds City Centre (hybrid working)
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Role Overview:
1. Case Management: Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including disputes related to contracts, defects, delays, payment disputes, and professional negligence claims.
2. Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to stay updated on construction laws, regulations, and precedents, ensuring that advice and strategies provided to clients are current and relevant.
3. Client Consultation: Consult with clients to understand their needs and provide clear, concise legal advice. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent client service.
4. Drafting: Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, and settlement agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
5. Court Representation: Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings, advocating for their interests effectively and professionally.
6. Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with opposing parties to seek amicable resolutions to construction disputes when appropriate.
7. Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective legal strategies to achieve favourable outcomes for clients in contentious construction matters.
8. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards, providing sound legal advice and upholding the firm's reputation for excellence.
9. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues within the construction law department and other practice areas to share knowledge and support the overall growth of the firm.
Employee Benefits Package:
* 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
* Additional leave over Christmas Office Closure
* Holiday purchase / sale scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Private health insurance
* Pension scheme
* Flexible working policy
* Enhanced parental / adoption leave - please request further information if you would like further details
* Family friendly benefits - please request further information if you would like further details
* Reward & recognition policy
* Travel support policy
About the Business:
Our client is a renowned national UK law firm with an excellent reputation. The firm is recognised in the Legal 500 rankings as a higher tier organisation. Due to growth within their Leeds Office, the firm is recruiting for an Associate to join their highly regarded Construction Department.
How to Apply:
If this Construction Associate vacancy interests you, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114********* for a confidential discussion.
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