Associate - Contentious Construction & Engineering

Department: Global London - Professional & Financial Lines

Location: London

Description We 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.

Key Responsibilities Based 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 London but will gain exposure to teams across the nation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 4-7+ 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.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

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