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Title: Non-Contentious Construction (Associate) Solicitor 2-6PQE
Location: Birmingham (and Nottingham)
Salary: 62-75,000 DOE.
With offices in various locations, our client is a national law firm with a global reach. They specialise in various sectors such as health, education, large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, finance, insurance, and government. Our client values diversity, inclusion, and social mobility, and they strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where personal and professional development is encouraged. They also prioritise employee well-being and offer flexible working options to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Our client believes in making a positive societal and environmental impact and they actively work towards connecting clients and finding creative solutions. By championing fairness and simplicity, their lawyers improve outcomes for individuals, communities, and businesses they serve.
The construction team at our client's organisation has experienced significant growth, and they are currently seeking an Associate with strong non-contentious construction experience to join their Birmingham (or Nottingham) office. This role will focus primarily on non-contentious construction matters, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on high-profile projects for clients across various sectors.
As an Associate in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing effective legal services to clients, with a focus on delivering cost-effective solutions.
- Offering specialist advice in all aspects of building, construction, and engineering work, promoting initiatives in construction law, and providing clear and detailed explanations and advice to clients.
- Supporting other areas of the practise as needed and contributing to marketing initiatives such as delivering seminars and writing articles.
To be successful in this role you should:
- Have a strong background in non-contentious construction work and possess excellent commercial awareness.
- Be able to provide practical and commercial advice in a straightforward manner, have strong attention to detail, and be capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Have good research skills, proficiency in IT and case management systems, and a proactive and adaptable mindset are also essential for this position.
Our client is looking for someone who is proactive, a good problem-solver, and able to maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues. Flexibility and a willingness to attend marketing and social events are also important attributes for this role.
In return, our client offers a supportive and inclusive work environment that values personal and professional growth. They provide excellent opportunities for career development and offer a range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a firm closure day at Christmas (with the ability to buy, sell or carry forward up to five days holiday per year).
- Enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.
If you are a dedicated and experienced Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a national law firm, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and make a positive impact in the construction industry.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
