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Construction Associate (Contentious)

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AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Construction Solicitor to Join their growing legal team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day to day running of files with appropriate supervision
- Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects)
- Drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim
- CE Filing mainly in the Technology & Construction Court
- Liaising directly with clients
- Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
- Participating in seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
- Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual
- Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Solicitor such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required
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Key Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification in contentious within construction
- A strong academic background with at least a 2:1 at degree level
- A thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction contracts.
- Proactive and prepared to work independently, escalating issues/matters as appropriate and always adopting a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of adjudications
- Able to effectively handle competing deadlines amongst a large workload
- Strong inter-personal skills working within a team but equally confident in working independently
- Excellent attention to detail to produce work / documentation of a high standard


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Benefits:
- Hybrid module once successful after probation
- Three days in the office and two days working from home
- Training and development opportunities
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.
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