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Buro Happold

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 4-12 years' experience, expertise in construction law disputes, dispute resolution skills, and a commercial mindset for effective teamwork.
  • You will advise on corporate governance, manage disputes, support with claims, and liaise with insurers to mitigate project risks and provide legal solutions.

Requirements

  • To succeed in this flexible Solicitor role, you must be legally qualified with 4 -12 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Expertise in construction law disputes is required, and experience in construction insurance matters is preferable.
  • You will also need dispute resolution experience and dispute negotiation skills.
  • In addition, you should have experience advising on dispute avoidance.
  • A commercial mindset and the ability to work as part of a team and cooperate effectively with colleagues to achieve the goals of the service are also essential.

Responsibilities

  • Advising upon and assisting in ensuring relevant corporate governance rules are adhered to by the business.
  • Advising the company on contentious matters likely to impact the business and establishing action plans focusing on opportunities to provide commercial and legal solutions that add value or mitigate risk.
  • Supporting the business with defending claims and disputes, including appropriate liaisons with insurers to manage these claims and disputes.
  • Handling claims in the business unit and feeding into the wider UK and global position on managing and mitigating project risks.
  • Liaising with professional indemnity insurers.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work in a hybrid format.

What is the required experience for this position?

The position requires 4-12 years of post-qualification experience.

Is expertise in construction law disputes necessary?

Yes, expertise in construction law disputes is required for this role.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Main responsibilities include advising on corporate governance, managing claims and disputes, and supporting the business in mitigating commercial and contractual risks.

What benefits are offered with this role?

Benefits include an attractive salary, life assurance, private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, flexible holiday arrangements, and hybrid working options.

Is there support for continuous professional development?

Yes, there is a strong commitment to continuous development, including a learning and development programme.

What type of working environment can I expect?

You can expect a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, with a focus on sustainability and equity.

Are there specific qualifications required for this solicitor role?

Yes, candidates must be legally qualified.

Do you have any special policies for parenthood leave?

Yes, there are enhanced parenthood leave policies available.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Buro Happold values diversity and is committed to changing the lack of representation in the built environment, promoting an inclusive culture for all employees.

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Buro Happold

Engineering | Consultancy | Advisory

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers and advisers. For over 45 years, we have built an unrivalled reputation by delivering creative, value-led solutions for the benefit of people, places and planet. Described by our clients as 'passionate', 'innovative' and 'collaborative', Buro Happold is synonymous with the delivery of exceptionally complex projects on every continent, working with the world's leading architectural practices and organisations, such as the United Nations, UNESCO and C40 Cities. Through our global community of driven, world-leading engineering, advisory and design professionals, we are acting to address major challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Culture & Values

  • We value human wellbeing, and are discontented with limitations. We commit to taking this as seriously for our people as our projects.

  • We are a diverse, one-firm culture. When we get it right, it sings. Internal barriers are always to be overcome through inclusivity and equity above all else.

  • We embrace mutual responsibility. It is easy to default to individual success. Teams need to share success and failure in the same way.

  • We are more than a business. We care about the legacy of our work. We have a responsibility of care as an employer and influencer in the shaping of the world.

  • Sustainability is intrinsic to the economic and social impact of our work. Going beyond compliance requires challenging preconceptions, taking extra steps.

  • It takes courage to create. Our culture fosters a dynamic between technology and empathy to gain deeper insight, unleash imagination, and manage risk.

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