Construction Senior Associate Lawyer (Contentious)

Senior Associate

Looking for an opportunity to cast your net even wider?

At Burges Salmon, you'll work at the forefront of your field while collaborating with colleagues who are experts in theirs. You'll have access to top-calibre clients, with real responsibility and ownership from day one, as you make an impact on a global scale.

We're seeking to recruit a Senior Associate to join our "First-rate" (Legal 500) Construction & Engineering practice, focusing on construction related disputes, including litigation, adjudication, and arbitration.

The Team

Part of one of the UK's largest construction practices, our Contentious Construction team works at the forefront of an array of key sectors, including energy and utilities, transport, real estate and infrastructure, nationally and internationally.

The team regularly supports clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, utilising experience across a broad range of dispute resolution methods including:

• Adjudication;
• International and domestic arbitration;
• Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes;
• Litigation in the Technology and Construction Court;
• Strategic troubleshooting advice on legal and contractual issues arising throughout the project life-cycle;
• Industry specific procedures such as Expert Determination and Conciliation;
• Expert Determination; and
• Mediation.

Led by Partner, Richard Adams, you can benefit from expert guidance and support as part of a first class Construction Disputes offering.

The Firm

Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.

Responsibilities

• Building the Culture: Embrace your role as a role model to enhance Burges Salmon's workplace. Set the cultural tone and support change initiatives.
• Delivering Results: Achieve personal goals, align contributions with overall priorities, and manage resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
• Growing our People: Actively develop your team, enhance expertise in your field, and deepen your knowledge and skills.
• Developing our Business: Network to foster collaboration and referrals.

What you'll need

• Relevant experience working on complex and high value construction disputes, with understanding of an array of resolution techniques.
• Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.
• Be self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Experience of leading others to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Experience of effective matter management and business development activities.
• Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.