Job Description
We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their skills and progress their career further. Key responsibilities
• Assisting senior lawyers in managing their own caseloads • Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients • Assisting with business development initiatives • Working collaboratively with other departments within the firm • Keeping up to date with legal developments and attending relevant training sessions • Providing support and guidance to junior members of the team
Requirements
• 2 years PQE in construction law, preferably with a focus on contentious work • Strong academic background • Excellent technical skills and commercial awareness • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Drive and enthusiasm to develop and progress within the firm
Salary information
• Salary: Competitive • Working hours: Full-time
Job title: Construction Contentious Associate / Senior Associate Experience: 2 years Salary: Competitive Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Construction Location: Manchester
Law Firm: Shoosmiths Department: Construction and Engineering
H1: Join Shoosmiths as a Construction Contentious Associate / Senior Associate in Manchester H2: Work with top clients and a supportive team in a leading law firm
Key Responsibilities: - Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision - Assist senior lawyers in managing their own caseloads - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients - Assist with business development initiatives - Work collaboratively with other departments within the firm - Keep up to date with legal developments and attend relevant training sessions - Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team
Requirements: - 2 years PQE in construction law, preferably with a focus on contentious work - Strong academic background - Excellent technical skills and commercial awareness - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Drive and enthusiasm to develop and progress within the firm
At Shoosmiths, we are more than just a law firm. We are a team of passionate and driven individuals, committed to delivering exceptional client service and achieving excellence and innovation. Our values and culture are not just words on our website, but are ingrained in everything we do.
Join our growing team of five partners and ten other qualified lawyers, from senior associates to paralegals, in our Construction and Engineering department. We advise clients across the industry, including developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, public authorities, higher education bodies, and funding and letting entities.
As a Construction Contentious Associate / Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on a mix of construction disputes and claims in relation to time, money, and defective work/design. You will also have the chance to work closely with our transactional lawyers and assist with non-contentious work if required.
We offer a competitive salary, a great working environment, and high-quality work. But at Shoosmiths, we believe in rewarding our employees for their commitment to the continued success of the firm. That's why we have an outstanding benefits package that includes flexible working options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for career development.
Don't miss this opportunity to work with experts in the field and big household names. Apply now and join our team at Shoosmiths as a Construction Contentious Associate / Senior Associate in Manchester.
