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An opportunity in DAC Beachcroft’s highly rated Construction and Engineering team. As one of the largest construction and engineering practices in the UK, we have more than 50 senior lawyers working on construction and engineering projects in the UK, Ireland and around the world. We provide trusted advice from project start to completion. We have an impressive roster of clients and have a wide variety of work, from litigation (including cases in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court), arbitration and adjudication but also dealing with dispute avoidance including by negotiation or mediation.
Job Responsibility:
Progress and manage High Court litigation, adjudication, arbitration and related proceedings
Draft documents, deal with correspondence and manage the relevant procedural process
supporting in larger matters as well as managing own caseload
Use a strong understanding of the factual and commercial context to drive tactical thinking and decision-making from the outset of disputes
Help to develop a reputation for leading client service, taking responsibility and being encouraged to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones
Support marketing and business development activity, contributing to strategic thinking and helping to implement it
Build an awareness of the firm's other services and effective internal and external networks
Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements
Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor with several years of post-qualification experience in construction and engineering law
Exceptional NQ candidates with a strong training seat in this area will also be considered
Experience in a commercially focused firm or experience in litigation
Good relationship and client handling skills, commensurate with experience
Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
Able to demonstrate a good level of self-sufficiency, and manage a caseload including more complex and high value disputes
Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team