About the team UK Top 50 Law firm, Freeths LLP’s national Construction & Engineering team cover all aspects of the built environment and process plant, from infrastructure to commercial and residential buildings, offices, retail, logistics and production facilities. We are a specialist team of 28 construction and engineering law specialists who cover both the “front end” of projects, drafting and negotiating the documents, and dealing with disputes which can arise on construction projects, whether via negotiation and settlement or more formal dispute resolution procedure. Our clients are some of the best-known names in the construction & engineering industry and we have an excellent reputation across the UK. We act for public and private sector employers, contractors, funds, consultants and sub-contractors. About the role We are seeking contentious construction lawyers to ideally join our Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol or Sheffield offices. If you are more experienced then we would consider you being based from any of our 13 offices. The team undertakes a broad range of challenging contentious work across the industry. You will be working within a friendly, supportive and experienced team of contentious construction lawyers on a wide variety of cases, including work in Adjudication and the TCC. Dependant on previous experience you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload and assist the national team on larger matters. The nature of the work is face paced. However, our clients’ experience and commercial interests are paramount and you must possess and demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and passion for construction law, have exceptionally strong communication skills and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch. There are excellent opportunities for progression and you will be encouraged to be actively involved in business development and client management. Applications are invited from lawyers who have trained and qualified with a recognised construction team and have experience of contentious construction work or a mix of contentious and advisory work. Ideally you will have circa 1 - 8 years PQE, however, we encourage applications from all levels as the team is very much in growth mode. Key Responsibilities To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care. Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP. To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business. To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise. To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills. To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time. Your skills and qualifications Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question. To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client. A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills. Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages. To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills. To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team. We’re 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1. Think Ambition: We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm’s ambition matters. That’s why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It’s helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do. 2. Think Recognition: Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business. 3. Think Together: Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We’re a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity and transparency. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact !recruitmentfreeths@freeths.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss. We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. 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