Associate-Construction in London

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.