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Senior Associate

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IBB Law

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You need a law degree, LPC, 8+ years PQE, construction/commercial litigation experience, strong analytical skills, adaptability, teamwork, clear communication, attention to detail, initiative, planning, and reliability.
  • You will lead contentious construction matters, supervise juniors, manage disputes, draft documents, develop business, and maintain client care while ensuring effective file management.

Requirements

  • Law degree (or conversion) and LPC.
  • Successful Admittance to the Roll of Solicitors.
  • 8+ years PQE (indicative only). We would also be happy to consider more senior solicitors (perhaps those returning to the profession after a period of absence).
  • Candidates should be able to demonstrate construction or commercial litigation experience. Litigation experience is the key requirement.
  • Analytical ability: able to identify and deal with the core elements of a problem.
  • Adaptable: able to embrace change. Is responsive to different ways of working and learns new tasks quickly.
  • Collaboration with others: able to work with others to achieve a task; active team member.
  • Communication: able to express oneself clearly orally and in writing, and to do so in a manner that is concise and assertive, but courteous.
  • Quality: produces work which is consistently accurate with an attention to detail.
  • Initiative: thinks through what may need to be done and assists colleagues who are busy.
  • Planning and organising: thinks ahead to plan work so that tasks are not affected when additional tasks arise; is able to track and monitor progress of own work and alert clients or senior colleagues if a schedule may not be met.
  • Reliability: demonstrates commitment to achieving tasks; manages expectations of others and completes work when promised.

Responsibilities

  • Being the lead fee earner on contentious matters, and supervising junior members in relation to those matters
  • Dealing with the resolution of construction related disputes including adjudications, and court-based disputes. The work will be a mix of work acting for claimants and defendants.
  • The clients might include large developers, construction companies, or corporate owner/occupiers. IBB has also been instructed by Lloyds market insurers in the defence of claims against construction entities.
  • There will be an opportunity to run adjudications and court-based disputes with a high degree of autonomy (with support).
  • There will be some opportunities to perform non-contentious construction work i.e. the drafting and negotiation of construction documents. Work might involve assisting our real estate colleagues on the construction aspects of development transactions including development obligations, warranties and copyright issues.
  • Responsible for line management of Solicitor & Trainee in the team.
  • Take responsibility for the development of new business, and marketing initiatives.
  • Ensuring that all chargeable work is properly recorded on client matters.
  • Adhering to the Law Society’s client care directive and to the firm’s own policies as set out in the Office Manual.
  • Maintaining good file management as set out in the Office Manual.
  • Develop own self-organisational and interpersonal skills so that work is prioritised and progressed, and there is a balance of working on own initiative and seeking advice/guidance from others.

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Associate position?

The position is based in Uxbridge or Reading.

What type of law does this role focus on?

This role focuses on contentious construction law, with some opportunities for non-contentious construction work.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

The key responsibilities include being the lead fee earner on contentious matters, resolving construction-related disputes, running adjudications and court-based disputes, and managing junior members of the team.

Is there an opportunity to engage in non-contentious work?

Yes, there will be opportunities to draft and negotiate construction documents and assist with the construction aspects of development transactions.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), although more senior solicitors or those returning to the profession may also be considered.

What qualifications are needed for the Senior Associate position?

Candidates need a law degree (or conversion) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC), along with successful admittance to the Roll of Solicitors.

What qualities does the firm value in candidates?

The firm values responsibility, adaptability, collaboration, effective communication, attention to detail, initiative, planning and organizing skills, and reliability.

Will the successful candidate be expected to develop new business?

Yes, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the development of new business and marketing initiatives.

What is the firm's approach to client relationships?

The firm emphasizes the importance of developing good working relationships with clients and providing solutions that let them focus on what matters to them.

Are there any specific quality standards the candidate is expected to meet?

Yes, the candidate is expected to meet the firm’s quality standards, which include proper recording of chargeable work, adherence to client care directives, and maintaining good file management.

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IBB Law

A leading law firm providing a full range of legal services for businesses and individuals.

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

IBB Law is a leading law firm in the UK that offers a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and charities. Their ultimate mission is to provide expert legal advice and representation, tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients, ensuring the best possible outcomes. The purpose of IBB Law is to deliver high-quality, client-focused legal solutions across various practice areas, including family law, real estate, employment law, and corporate services. They aim to build long-term relationships with clients through professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, helping clients navigate legal challenges and achieve their goals effectively.