Our client who are leading commercial law firm with an excellent reputation have a brilliant opportunity for a circa 1 years' PQE Associate to join an established and highly respected Construction Litigation team in Leeds.

The firm in question are open to experience (contentious construction is an advantage) however, if you come from a commercial litigation background and are keen to make the move into construction litigation, please read on as the team are willing to retrain the right individual in the art of construction litigation.

The construction disputes team works for the majority of leading professional indemnity insurers across the London and Companies Markets defending claims against construction professionals and providing coverage advice. The team also works on a commercial basis for the other entities, PFI providers, developers and subcontractors.

As part of the team, you will have responsibility for:

• Drafting “pleadings” in adjudications as well as conducting adjudications
• Running technically complex High Court cases
• Handling a varied workload in accordance with client protocols
• Acting as a point of contact for clients and experts, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
• Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attend marketing events and client training
• Handling confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols
• Exercising full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files.
• Building effective internal and external networks through an awareness of the Firm’s other services

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified solicitor with circa 1 years in construction litigation or commercial litigation.
• Interest and appetite for contentious construction work.
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.

Other:

• Hybrid working
• Salary circa £52,000 - £56,000

Please apply via the section to the right or contact the team on the following details: 

T: 0333 0508270

E: recruit@hobbs-legal.com