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Construction Associate - National Law Firm
Join an ambitious and dynamic professional services group that is passionate about finding the right solutions for their legal and business clients. With a strong pipeline of work and exciting growth plans, our client is looking to hire a Construction Associate to join their team.
About the Role:
As a Construction Associate, you will provide strategic support and advice to clients on fire and building safety issues in construction projects across England and Wales. Our client works with the UK's top 20 Housebuilders, making them well-positioned to tackle the building safety challenges faced by the construction and development industry. You will have the opportunity to work across jurisdictions, including England & Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise clients on fire and building safety issues in construction projects post-Grenfell Tragedy.Support clients in navigating government policies and legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022.Assist clients with remediation procurement strategies and represent them in legal claims.Collaborate with industry-leading clients, lawyers, and experts across various disciplines.
Key Skills & Experience:
At least 5 years of PQE as a solicitor with construction experience, including professional negligence work.Interest and enthusiasm in political issues and policies affecting clients.Forward-thinking approach to innovation and legal technology.Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services.Excellent interpersonal skills and confident in engaging with clients and colleagues.Strong team work ethic and ability to work under pressure in a collaborative environment.Drive, commitment, and exceptional attention to detail.
About Us:
At our client's organisation, you will have access to great development and progression opportunities. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including an annual bonus. Our comprehensive rewards package, My Flex, includes options such as annual leave, critical illness benefit, and a pension scheme. We also provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities through our Learn platform. Additionally, our Perks At Work/Home offers various retail benefits and free courses for all.
We are a forward-thinking and straight-talking legal and professional services group. Our team is passionate about solving problems and helping our clients succeed. We value diversity, inclusion, and well-being, and provide equal opportunities for all to join our team. We have a flexible working policy to support a healthy work-life balance.
Join our team and be part of our success story.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application including your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
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.
