Construction Associate (Contentious)

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Responsible for the day to day running of files with appropriate supervision
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• Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects)
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• Drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim
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• CE Filing mainly in the Technology & Construction Court
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• Liaising directly with clients
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• Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
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• Participating in seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
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• Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
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• Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Solicitor such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required
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Key Requirements:

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• A minimum of 3 years post qualification in contentious within construction
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• A strong academic background with at least a 2:1 at degree level
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• A thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction contracts.
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• Proactive and prepared to work independently, escalating issues/matters as appropriate and always adopting a can-do attitude
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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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• Experience of adjudications
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• Able to effectively handle competing deadlines amongst a large workload
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• Strong inter-personal skills working within a team but equally confident in working independently
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• Excellent attention to detail to produce work / documentation of a high standard
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Benefits:

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• Hybrid module once successful after probation
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• Three days in the office and two days working from home
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• Training and development opportunities
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Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.