Contentious Construction Solicitor

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Job Title: Contentious Construction Solicitor
Location: Leeds City Centre (hybrid working)
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

  • Case Management: Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including disputes related to contracts, defects, delays, payment disputes, and professional negligence claims.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drafting: Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, and settlement agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
  • Court Representation: Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings, advocating for their interests effectively and professionally.
  • Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with opposing parties to seek amicable resolutions to construction disputes when appropriate.
  • Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective legal strategies to achieve favourable outcomes for clients in contentious construction matters.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards, providing sound legal advice and upholding the firm's reputation for excellence.
  • 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
  • Family friendly benefits
  • Reward & recognition policy
  • Travel support policy

Company Overview:

  • Our client is a renowned national UK law firm with an excellent reputation. The firm are recognised in the Legal 500 rankings as a higher tier organisation. Due to growth within their Leeds Office, the firm are recruiting for a Solicitor to join their highly regarded Construction Department.

How to Apply:

  • If you are interested in this Contentious Construction Solicitor vacancy, please apply. Alternatively, you can discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, by calling 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Location:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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