Contentious Construction Solicitor / Associate
Glasgow / Edinburgh
Up to £70,000
Venari Legal are delighted to have exciting opportunities for a number of Senior Solicitor / Associate to join a Construction & Engineering team at a tier 1 ranked law firm. You can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid working is on offer.
The team provide a full service dispute resolution service to clients from across the construction industry and are regularly involved in the most complex, high value construction disputes in Scotland. In this role, you will work closely with the partners advising clients in both the public and private sectors including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work including contentious claims and insurance disputes across a range of formal dispute proceedings including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration. The work is interesting, seldom straightforward and you will need to be able to understand the commercial reasons behind the legal work you will be doing. You will work closely with existing clients and also be part of the continuing efforts of the team to win new clients and business.
CORE TASKS
Legal analysis of the client's position in light of the evidence prepared.
Advising the client of the merits of their position and providing strategic advice on the most appropriate and cost effective way to bring about a resolution. Reporting regularly to clients on progress and keeping strategy under review.
Appearing in Court and other formal hearings (mediation, adjudication and arbitration) to act as advocate on behalf of the client.
Negotiating settlements.
Drafting pleadings.
Compilation of evidence from client papers and witness statements to analyse factual position in a dispute.
Supporting and developing the team's marketing initiatives including drafting articles and presenting at seminars.
Maintaining good financial management of cases.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Strong advocacy skills.
Able to give client advice that is well presented and tailored to their needs.
Maintains regular contact with the clients and shows understanding of the priorities for the client.
Strong analytical and drafting skills and works in a logical manner.
Experience in alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.
Displays an interest and enthusiasm for contentious construction work.
Works to understand the department's key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they face.
Can work efficiently and to tight deadlines.
Works effectively with other team members, and able to work as part of a team on larger cases
On offer is an extremely competitive salary as well as a great benefits package. For more information please apply or contact (url removed)