Associate Solicitor- Construction Disputes
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Car Allowance plus other benefits
- Posted
- 26 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2022
- Ref
- JN -092022-5772091
- Contact
- Rosie Gage
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Construction, Dispute Resolution, Professional Indemnity
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Legal Counsel specialising in Construction Dispute Resolution for a minimum 4 year PQE Lawyer. Flexibility to work in numerous locations throughout the UK.
Client Details
Our client is a global infrastructure consultancy.
Description
The responsibilities with this role include:
- Supporting the business with defending claims and disputes (including appropriate liaisons with insurers in managing these claims and disputes) including carrying out negotiations, preparation of pre-action correspondence and working with the Global Director to compile appropriate strategy in dealings with the claims and disputes;
- Management of claims in the business unit and feeding into the wider UK and global position on managing and mitigating project risks;
- Ensuring that the Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks is equipped in reporting effectively to report to the senior board on the status of ongoing disputes;
- Assisting with developing, and implementing, systems and procedures to enhance efficiency of the Commercial and Legal Team and the company as a whole;
- Providing general ad-hoc legal and commercial advice and support as required;
- Assisting with provision of training to the wider business on a range of general commercial and contractual topics.
Profile
The successful candidate will be a UK or Common Law Qualified Lawyer with who will be likely to have between 4 - 8 years post qualification experience. You will have:
- Dispute resolution experience (both formal and informal).
- Dispute negotiation skills.
- Experience in advising upon contract management and dispute avoidance.
Experience in construction law disputes is essential and experience in construction insurance matters is preferable, but not essential.
Job Offer
This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.
For further information about the package on offer for this position, and in order to find out more about the role, please contact Rosie Gage of Michael Page Legal (London)