Litigation Lawyer (In-House)

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Your new company
An award-winning global construction and engineering company, with turnover exceeding $17billion and a presence in over 120 countries. The company employs over 80,000 people and enjoys a truly fantastic international reputation for excellence. Many of the world's iconic feats of engineering and architecture are a result of the experts working at this organisation.

Your new role
A litigation lawyer position reporting to the Head of Legal in the organisation's fantastic London offices. Covering the EMEA region, you will support the business in its construction claims, seeing matters through from initial analysis to courtroom advocacy when necessary. You will use your excellent knowledge of construction contracts (including FIDIC and NEC) to advise different areas of the business. You will simultaneously support the management of external lawyers, advise on risk management and compliance matters, while identifying commercial and delivery risks within active and prospective projects.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a UK-qualified lawyer with excellent disputes experience within the construction and engineering sector, either within a reputable firm on in-house legal function. You will be able to balance a sizeable caseload with advising the business on key risk, delivery and disputes, while helping to create a culture of dispute prevention. You will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and personal credibility, able to influence stakeholders, working to tight deadlines. You will possess excellent knowledge of construction contracts including JCT, NEC and FIDIC and demonstrable experience in managing proceedings from end to end.

What you'll get in return
You will be involved in industry leading international projects across the EMEA region, in a culture where innovation, commerciality and self-development are actively encouraged. You will work within a highly respected and integrated legal function, with strong career development opportunities. You will be rewarded with an excellent benefits package and competitive salary.

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