Senior Associate - Construction Disputes

Alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and litigation

Dispute avoidance and risk management

Contractual interpretation

Professional negligence

Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters

Play an active role in business development and work to raise the firm's profile and help win new business

Collaborate closely with colleagues in other offices and other practice areas, and travel as required

Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions

Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships

Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

Qualified solicitor with 8+ years' experience in contentious construction

Experience of all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration (domestic or international) and adjudication

Experience of complex, high value, defect disputes is desirable

An understanding of the Building Safety Act and the implications for the construction sector

Experience of working for large, high profile developers, whether private or social

Knowledge and experience of working with the most prominent forms of standard form construction contracts in the UK being the JCT, FIDIC and NEC

Demonstrable passion for business development

Drive, enthusiasm and vision

Proven ability to manage files and excellent time management

Flexibility and can-do approach

Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach

Experience of managing and supervising junior associates