Construction Solicitor
Location
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Salary
£50000-60000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Construction / Engineering
Reference
JG/C/A/2603
A reputable law firm with a dedicated team of 50 staff members, is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join their award-winning team. The Construction Solicitor will play a crucial role in their growing construction team, providing expertise and support to deliver exceptional legal services to clients.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Construction Solicitor, you will be part of a dynamic team handling a caseload of complex and varied construction matters. Reporting directly to the Head of Construction, you will work on contentious issues, including adjudication, litigation, arbitration, expert determination, and mediation arising under JCT and other construction contracts.
Additionally, there will be opportunities to engage in non-contentious work, with relevant training provided as needed. The role offers a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package, including health and wellbeing perks, social benefits, and professional development opportunities.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this Construction Solicitor role, you should have proven experience in contentious construction matters and a proactive approach to dispute resolution. Key skills required include:
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this Construction Solicitor role, you should have proven experience in contentious construction matters and a proactive approach to dispute resolution. Key skills required include:
- Strong technical and procedural knowledge
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise a high-volume caseload
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to identify legal risks and advise on risk mitigation strategies
- Experience in non-contentious work is preferred but not essential
NEXT STEPS?
If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal directly on 07538 704 113 or jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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