Greene & Greene Solicitors
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION SOLICITOR
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THE ROLE
Department: Construction
PQE: 8+ years
About You
Essential experience:
- Running own matters as well as assisting others in the department with their cases
- Delivering high quality, commercial advice to developers, main contractors, sub-contractors and construction professionals
- Whilst experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction would be preferred, Experience in contentious construction matters including experience of acting in adjudications and TCC work is required
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- A strong academic record, with a minimum requirement of a 2:1 degree classification
Desirable Experience
- Non-contentious construction experience
- Business development experience
- Presenting skills
- Ability to help grow and develop the team
Knowledge And Skills
You must be able to:
- Manage own caseload
- Manage own financial housekeeping
- Conduct meetings with clients both face to face and remotely
- Assess legal issues and advise accordingly / conduct legal research / advise on costs and scope of work
- Draft documents and letters of advice
- Keep up to date with law and practice
- Have excellent communication and team skills
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THE FIRM
Greene & Greene has been providing legal services from offices in Bury St Edmunds since 1893. The firm offers a broad range of legal advice to individuals and companies in respect of a large range of legal services both nationally and internationally.
We are consistently ranked highly for providing excellent client service in both Legal 500 and Chambers legal directories. We pride ourselves on being a firm that provides practical advice from expert legal professionals, working in partnership with our clients to become their legal provider of choice. Our aim is to ensure our clients get to where they want to be in the most straightforward manner.
THE DEPARTMENT
Our Construction team advise on all aspects of construction. We act for a wide range of clients, including contractors, sub-contractors, developers, funders, and individuals. We provide high-quality, commercial advice on all aspects of development, from the inception of a project through to its completion.
Our team are friendly and supportive which would enable the candidate to develop and grow in their career.
Consistently ranked in legal directories Legal 500 (UK) and Chambers & Partners, the team have gained an excellent reputation in the local marketplace and further afield.
‘Small firm ethos but big firm knowledge and skillset, Greene and Greene are very knowledgeable in construction law whilst maintaining a personal approach with its clients. I cannot praise them enough for the support and advice they have provided me over the last few years on some complex issues.’
Legal 500 (UK)
Find out more about the team on our website.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Greene & Greene is committed to nurturing a diverse, equal and inclusive working environment. We recruit based on suitability for the role, experience, and qualifications (where applicable). We welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, socio-economic background, pregnancy, maternity status or sexual orientation.
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Benefits
As well as offering very competitive salaries and providing a supportive working environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. At our discretion, we also offer an extra day off to celebrate your birthday, as well as an additional day during the Christmas period
- Hybrid working
- Personal pension scheme
- Group life assurance
- Support and funding for further professional qualifications
- Private medical insurance
- Dental and health cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- In-house health & wellbeing sessions
- Car parking
- Discretionary annual bonus
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Western, Partner on 01284 717434 or sarahwestern@greene-greene.com.
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