Contentious Construction lawyer 1 – 4 years PQE LEEDS
- Recruiter
- Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Salary
- up to £54,000
- Posted
- 18 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 16 Dec 2016
- Ref
- NL003145
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Construction, Dispute Resolution, Litigation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Commercial law firm with a strong reputation for the work it does within Construction law is keen to recruit a contentious Construction lawyer of 1 to 4 years’ PQE. The team offers specialist Construction law advice and assistance across a range of clients. They assist in the management of disputes and prepare strategies for dealing with claims be they by international arbitration, litigation, adjudication, expert determination or mediation.
Following significant investment in the team, significant growth and further projected growth, they are keen to recruit to the contentious Construction team in Leeds. The role will focus on involvement in high value and complex construction/engineering disputes. The workload will be primarily domestic, but there are also opportunities for involvement in international work. The caseload will predominately relate to high value infrastructure projects.
The position offers scope for development and career progression, within a supportive environment. A good academic background and dedicated relevant Construction experience is essential, familiarity with NEC3, FIDIC and EPC contracts is preferable, as are excellent skills in communication, client relations, team-working and project management.