.Associate (4-7+ PQE) Contentious Construction & Engineering, LondonJob IntroductionWe are looking to recruit an Associate to work within our highly regarded Contentious Construction and Engineering Team to boost the firm's current direct/commercial construction practice. The candidate will play an active role in the growth and success of the team in collaboration with our wider practice nationally and internationally.Role ResponsibilityBased out of our London office, the successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to form part of a prestigious and highly ambitious national and international construction team, to be part of delivering this success at a local level. The firm's construction team acts for a full range of leading industry members on a wide range of contentious issues, including claims over time, money and defects. It provides project-based advice to help clients manage out difficult issues and to avoid disputes. If a dispute does then arise, the team has substantial experience in all methods of dispute resolution – both formal and informal. The successful candidate will also gain exposure to this area of the team's work. The successful candidate would be working as part of a team based in Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds that boasts over 25 construction and engineering specialists supporting clients on their national and international projects. The regional team is rated Band/Tier 1 by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.The Ideal Candidate4-7+ years PQE with experience in Construction & Engineering commercial litigation.Solid academic track record.Excellent relationship and client handling skills.Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.Team-oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.Willingness to be involved in business development and strategy to drive forward profitable growth for the team.About the CompanyAbout The CompanyWe're a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We're market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK's top-five housebuilders.We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Miami, plus a broad network of affiliations across the globe
