Solicitor
Construction
Merseyside
£45,000-£60,000

Construction Lawyer

Ref: 1560| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Construction Lawyer to join a dynamic and expanding law firm who provide expert legal advice to their business clients across the region and nationally. With offices across the North West and hybrid working on offer, this job would suit those commuting from Preston, Chorley, Bolton, Wigan, Liverpool, Wirral, Manchester and Stockport areas. The firm offers an outstanding benefits package including a competitive salary along with 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and excellent opportunities to progress in your career.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Construction Lawyer will be acting for developers, contractors and sub-contractors on high level contentious matters. You’ll be managing a caseload involving the following matters:

  • Extensions of time
  • Defects
  • Loss and expenses claims
  • Liquidated damages
  • Mediation
  • Contractual interpretation
  • Service failings

 

Person Specification

You will be an experienced Lawyer with experience handling contentious construction matters. You will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Strong academic background
  • Professional
  • Proactive
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills
  • Collaborative

 

Benefits and Rewards

This is a full-time permanent job. Furthermore, the role offers the opportunity for an experienced Construction Lawyer to join an incredibly dynamic law firm who are expanding organically at pace with an outstanding leadership team. They attract the very finest legal talent and it’s an exciting time to be joining this progressive law firm within a highly regarded and well-established team.

My client believes in a flexible approach to managing their teams and most of their work is on a retainer basis so there is little if any time-recording.

You'll be based in one of their modern offices. This is flexible depending on your location and will benefit from the following:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working
  • Genuine opportunities for progression
  • Free parking
  • Free snacks
  • Regular social events

 

About the Company

This is an amazing opportunity to join an incredibly successful and ambitious commercial law firm who have a genuine focus on a positive culture and client experience. They attract top lawyers and high-calibre clients including global brands and sporting organisations.

The firm can boast excellent staff retention due to the outstanding culture within the firm, the relaxed working environment and the inspiring management team.  

 

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this Construction Lawyer job role, please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or contact 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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