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Construction Solicitor

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, Merseyside, Liverpool
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
26 Oct 2018
Reference
36315

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Practice area
Construction and civil engineering
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Construction Solicitor

Liverpool

My client are a top tier law firm boasting world wide offices and they are looking for an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their team.

They cover a large spectrum across the construction and engineering industry, including high end national and international companies.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Construction Solicitor who is looking to progress in their next career move as progression in the role to Senior Associate will be encouraged.

This role of Construction Solicitor will be principally based in the Liverpool office however they fully embrace our agile working policy, flexible working and part time working. The post involves principally non-contentious work with some contentious work for employers and contractors, construction professionals and funders.

Client liaison - direct contact developing the relationship

Managing/assisting with non-contentious files

Reviewing and reporting on all forms of construction and engineering contracts

Drafting and negotiating building contracts

Due diligence of construction contracts

Preparing professional appointments and warranties and manage their completion

Preparing performance bonds and parent company guarantees

Preparing reports and due diligence

Drafting letters of advice/instructions to clients/experts

Assist in dispute resolution through litigation, adjudication, mediation

Preparation of documents in proceedings, including claims, witness statements and other documents

Essential Candidate Requirements

Law degree or equivalent

Previous construction experience

Dispute resolution including adjudication

Excellent organisational skills

Demonstrates an understanding of clients, colleagues and others

Adheres to guidelines and procedures

Ability to interact and communicate with the client and keep them up to date

The ability to work as part of a team and independent;y

For more information on this position please contact Leanne Taylor @ Clayton Legal

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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