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Construction Senior Associate Lawyer (Contentious)

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Burges Salmon LLP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in complex construction disputes, strong team and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, leadership ability, effective matter management, and SRA or Law Society registration.
  • You will shape workplace culture, achieve project goals, develop your team’s expertise, and foster networking for collaboration and referrals.

Requirements

  • 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

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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Construction Senior Associate Lawyer (Contentious).

What type of law will the Senior Associate be focusing on?

The Senior Associate will focus on construction-related disputes, including litigation, adjudication, and arbitration.

Which firm is hiring for this Senior Associate position?

Burges Salmon is hiring for the Senior Associate position.

What will be the level of responsibility in this position?

The Senior Associate will have real responsibility and ownership from day one, allowing them to make an impact on a global scale.

Who leads the Contentious Construction team at Burges Salmon?

The Contentious Construction team is led by Partner Richard Adams.

What sectors does the Contentious Construction team work in?

The team works across key sectors including energy and utilities, transport, real estate, and infrastructure, both nationally and internationally.

What types of dispute resolution methods does the team utilize?

The team utilizes various dispute resolution methods, including adjudication, international and domestic arbitration, litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, mediation, expert determination, and strategic troubleshooting advice.

Is the Construction & Engineering practice at Burges Salmon highly rated?

Yes, the Construction & Engineering practice is described as "First-rate" in the Legal 500.

What kind of support can a Senior Associate expect in this role?

A Senior Associate can expect expert guidance and support as part of a first-class Construction Disputes offering.

Will the Senior Associate collaborate with other experts?

Yes, the Senior Associate will collaborate with colleagues who are experts in their respective fields.

Burges Salmon LLP

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1841
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families. Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience. Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets. Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant. The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.