Construction Solicitor

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:

• Responsible for the day to day running of files with appropriate supervision
• Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects)
• Drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim
• CE Filing mainly in the Technology & Construction Court
• Liaising directly with clients
• Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
• Participating in seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
• Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
• 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

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 1-2 year's post qualification in contentious construction
• A strong academic background with at least a 2:1 at degree level
• Proactive and prepared to work independently, escalating issues/matters as appropriate and always adopting a can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of adjudications
• Able to effectively handle competing deadlines amongst a large workload
• Strong inter-personal skills working within a team but equally confident in working independently
• Excellent attention to detail to produce work / documentation of a high standard

Benefits:

• Hybrid module once successful after probation
• Three days in the office and two days working from home
• Training and development opportunities

Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.