Construction Law - Principal Associate

The role

The Construction team in the Real Estate Department is seeking a Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, primarily focused on construction disputes work. This role is for an experienced lawyer interested in managing a caseload and assisting colleagues within a nationally recognised practice.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload of construction work with a focus on disputes work and ability to run adjudications
• Assist other members of the team with their caseloads of Construction work
• Advise and assist clients with disputes and risk management
• Advise and assist clients with dispute resolution including adjudication and mediation
• Carry out other case handling advice and duties
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, attendance notes
• Advise on construction procurement matters and draft, negotiate and conclude main contracts, consultant appointments, sub-contracts, collateral warranties, performance bonds and parent company guarantees
• Work with the members of the existing Construction team to develop client relationships and business opportunities
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets KPIs
• Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
• Comply with relevant Weightmans' and client policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ and the client’s values

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