Associate-Construction

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Job Description

AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Associate- Construction to Join their growing legal team.


Main Duties:


  • Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects, procurement and insurance issues)
  • Acting on all forms of dispute resolutions including adjudication, arbitration and mediation
  • Drafting submissions and witness statements for the purpose of proceedings
  • Managing proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court
  • Drafting concise advice tailored to different client types
  • Liaising directly with clients
  • Supervising and delegating to junior members of the team
  • Preparing and delivering seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
  • Proactively developing client relationships and business development
  • Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
  • Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
  • Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Senior Associate such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required


Key requirements:


  • A minimum of five year's PQE contentious construction experience working within the construction sector, with some non-contentious experience preferable but not essential
  • A strong academic background, with at least a 2:1 at degree level
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience of acting on adjudications, mediations and court proceedings
  • Experience of delegating to /supervising junior members
  • Able to identify key issues in cases, understand the business parameters within a case and reflect that in advice to clients


Benefits:


  • Hybrid module once successful after probation.
  • Three days in the office and two days working from home
  • Training and development opportunities


Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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