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Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals.

We have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our overseas network stretches from Asia to Europe through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris and Madrid. 

Our main areas of practice are dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, real estate, private client and family. We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly private wealth, shipping, technology and property. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade. We have a commitment to high quality legal advice which is backed by a track record which dates back over 300 years.

As a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, we have close links with law firms throughout the world.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Top 50 UK law firm providing a broad range of legal services tailored to businesses and individuals.

You must have relevant legal experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on personal injury and clinical negligence cases to excel in this role.

You will assist with personal injury and clinical negligence cases, conduct research, draft legal documents, and support senior solicitors in case management and client communications.

Birmingham

<b>Overview:</b>
<br> With a reputation built on years of industry expertise and a large team of specialist private client lawyers, the Penningtons Manches Cooper private client team provides innovative, clear and tailored solutions for UK and non-UK based clients. 
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<br> Our services range from personal wealth management, UK and international tax planning and asset protection to advising individuals, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries on their clients’ diverse issues. The team includes a core of traditional private client lawyers as well as specialist advisors in domestic estate planning, international tax and structuring, contentious trusts and estates, charity matters and court of protection and deputyship work. 
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<br> <b>Responsibilities:</b>
<br> Our PICN team in Birmingham are looking for a junior associate to join the team specifically to work on our PI Police Federation matters. We are looking at NQ-4 PQE with a real interest or experience in the area. 
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<br> At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here. 
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<br> <b>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria:</b>
<br> We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com

Overview:
 With a reputation built on years of industry expertise and a large team of specialist private client lawyers, the Penningtons Manches Cooper private client team provides innovative, clear and tailored solutions for UK and non-UK based clients. 

 Our services range from personal wealth management, UK and international tax planning and asset protection to advising individuals, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries on their clients’ diverse issues. The team includes a core of traditional private client lawyers as well as specialist advisors in domestic estate planning, international tax and structuring, contentious trusts and estates, charity matters and court of protection and deputyship work. 

 Responsibilities:
 Our PICN team in Birmingham are looking for a junior associate to join the team specifically to work on our PI Police Federation matters. We are looking at NQ-4 PQE with a real interest or experience in the area. 

 At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here. 

 Essential & Desirable Criteria:
 We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com

Associate - PI/Clin Neg - Birmingham - Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Associate - PI/Clin Neg - Birmingham

You should have expertise in high net worth financial and international family law cases, manage your own caseload, and supervise junior team members, including a trainee solicitor.

You will advise on various family matters, including financial disputes and complex child arrangement issues, while leveraging your strong academic background and ambition.

Business, Operations & Strategy

Oxford

<p><strong>Overview:</strong> </p><ul><li> Our family law department offers the highest quality of support to our clients, stemming from the experience and talent of outstanding family lawyers who are nationally and internationally acknowledged as leaders in their field. </li><li>We act in some of the leading cases in England and Wales representing clients including professionals, entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals, landowners, those in the public eye, and their partners. </li><li>Our solicitors' skills include constructive negotiation, a full range of family dispute resolution services, including mediation and collaborative law, and robust and rigorous litigation where required. </li><li>We have significant experience in handling relationship breakdown, including divorce, the dissolution of civil partnerships and disputes between unmarried couples; the ground breaking issues surrounding surrogacy; 'alternative families'; and complex parenting arrangements. Our solicitors also work closely with the firm's highly regarded private client team on complex onshore and offshore tax and trust issues, as well as lifetime, inheritance and succession planning.Five partners from our family department have previously chaired Resolution, the leading specialist family law solicitors’ organisation in the country. </li><li>Six members of our team are fellows of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and we hold leadership positions in both the family section of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Private Clients’ Commission of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). This positions us at the very forefront of those who advise on international family law issues including 'forum shopping' or jurisdiction disputes as well as international marital agreements and cases involving cross-border disputes about children. </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong> </p><ul><li>Oxford is now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate to join them. The award winning division is looking for a stand out, ambitious candidate with a strong academic background. </li><li>The role will involve advising on a broad range of family matters including financial disputes and complex disputes concerning arrangements for children. </li></ul><p><strong>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria:</strong> </p><ul><li>The ideal candidate with have experience dealing with high net worth financial cases, experience of international family law and complex children cases. The role will involve supporting partners with complex financial and children cases whilst also having the experience to run and manage their own caseload. </li><li>Supervision of more junior members of the team will also be required to include the team’s trainee solicitor.</li></ul>

Overview:  Our family law department offers the highest quality of support to our clients, stemming from the experience and talent of outstanding family lawyers who are nationally and internationally acknowledged as leaders in their field. We act in some of the leading cases in England and Wales representing clients including professionals, entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals, landowners, those in the public eye, and their partners. Our solicitors' skills include constructive negotiation, a full range of family dispute resolution services, including mediation and collaborative law, and robust and rigorous litigation where required. We have significant experience in handling relationship breakdown, including divorce, the dissolution of civil partnerships and disputes between unmarried couples; the ground breaking issues surrounding surrogacy; 'alternative families'; and complex parenting arrangements. Our solicitors also work closely with the firm's highly regarded private client team on complex onshore and offshore tax and trust issues, as well as lifetime, inheritance and succession planning.Five partners from our family department have previously chaired Resolution, the leading specialist family law solicitors’ organisation in the country. Six members of our team are fellows of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and we hold leadership positions in both the family section of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Private Clients’ Commission of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). This positions us at the very forefront of those who advise on international family law issues including 'forum shopping' or jurisdiction disputes as well as international marital agreements and cases involving cross-border disputes about children. Responsibilities: Oxford is now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate to join them. The award winning division is looking for a stand out, ambitious candidate with a strong academic background. The role will involve advising on a broad range of family matters including financial disputes and complex disputes concerning arrangements for children. Essential & Desirable Criteria: The ideal candidate with have experience dealing with high net worth financial cases, experience of international family law and complex children cases. The role will involve supporting partners with complex financial and children cases whilst also having the experience to run and manage their own caseload. Supervision of more junior members of the team will also be required to include the team’s trainee solicitor.

Senior Associate - Family - Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

<b>Overview:</b>
<br> Our family law department offers the highest quality of support to our clients, stemming from the experience and talent of outstanding family lawyers who are nationally and internationally acknowledged as leaders in their field. 
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<br> We act in some of the leading cases in England and Wales representing clients including professionals, entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals, landowners, those in the public eye, and their partners. 
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<br> Our solicitors' skills include constructive negotiation, a full range of family dispute resolution services, including mediation and collaborative law, and robust and rigorous litigation where required. 
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<br> We have significant experience in handling relationship breakdown, including divorce, the dissolution of civil partnerships and disputes between unmarried couples; the ground breaking issues surrounding surrogacy; 'alternative families'; and complex parenting arrangements. Our solicitors also work closely with the firm's highly regarded private client team on complex onshore and offshore tax and trust issues, as well as lifetime, inheritance and succession planning.Five partners from our family department have previously chaired Resolution, the leading specialist family law solicitors’ organisation in the country. 
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<br> Six members of our team are fellows of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and we hold leadership positions in both the family section of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Private Clients’ Commission of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). This positions us at the very forefront of those who advise on international family law issues including 'forum shopping' or jurisdiction disputes as well as international marital agreements and cases involving cross-border disputes about children. 
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<br> <b>Responsibilities:</b>
<br> Oxford is now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate to join them. The award winning division is looking for a stand out, ambitious candidate with a strong academic background. 
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<br> The role will involve advising on a broad range of family matters including financial disputes and complex disputes concerning arrangements for children. 
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<br> <b>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria:</b>
<br> The ideal candidate with have experience dealing with high net worth financial cases, experience of international family law and complex children cases. The role will involve supporting partners with complex financial and children cases whilst also having the experience to run and manage their own caseload. 
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<br> Supervision of more junior members of the team will also be required to include the team’s trainee solicitor.

Senior Associate - Family

You should have 1-4 years post-qualification experience with a focus on planning and highways law, preferably with local planning or highway authority experience.

You will handle a diverse caseload, focusing on planning applications, CIL, biodiversity, highways agreements, and compulsory purchase orders while ensuring excellent client service.

Real Estate & Property

London

<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We address the specific objectives of each client through our flair and technical expertise and offer a personal service founded on a strong team ethic.</p><p>Today, we have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our growing overseas network stretches from Asia to South America through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris, and Madrid. We have 140+ partners and over 850 people in total.</p><p>We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly technology, private wealth, shipping and real estate. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade.</p><p>Among our clients we count multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals, owner managed businesses and start-ups. We are conscious that our culture and close working relationships are vital assets and we are determined to maintain these as we increase in size.</p><p>Our broad international focus is supported by well-established links with law firms throughout the world. Penningtons Manches Cooper is a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, networks with representatives in over 100 countries, and many of our lawyers play leading roles in various international bodies.</p><p>We believe that our values (we care, stronger as one, curious and grounded, constructively challenging and proactively evolving) are core to our success.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Our Commercial Real Estate team are looking to recruit a 1-4 PQE Associate.</p><p>The successful candidate will enjoy a challenging and varied caseload as well as progression opportunities. We have some very exciting projects, excellent work and loyal clients and we are looking for people that recognise the importance of balancing technical skill with outstanding client service.</p><p>Scope of work: planning (applications, strategic, certificate of lawful use/development, s106, permitted development rights, local plans, neighbourhood plans), CIL and the proposed Infrastructure Levy, biodiversity, nitrate and phosphate mitigation and constraints on development, highways agreements and advice on highways and rights of way, stopping up and diversion of highways and rights of way, traffic management orders, compulsory purchase orders and compensation and working with RE colleagues on planning due diligence.</p><p>The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.</p><p><strong>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>1-4 years post qualification</li><li>Experience in planning and highways law (preference for a candidate with some local planning authority and or local highway authority experience)</li></ul><p>At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.</p><p>We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com</p>

Overview:Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We address the specific objectives of each client through our flair and technical expertise and offer a personal service founded on a strong team ethic.Today, we have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our growing overseas network stretches from Asia to South America through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris, and Madrid. We have 140+ partners and over 850 people in total.We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly technology, private wealth, shipping and real estate. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade.Among our clients we count multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals, owner managed businesses and start-ups. We are conscious that our culture and close working relationships are vital assets and we are determined to maintain these as we increase in size.Our broad international focus is supported by well-established links with law firms throughout the world. Penningtons Manches Cooper is a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, networks with representatives in over 100 countries, and many of our lawyers play leading roles in various international bodies.We believe that our values (we care, stronger as one, curious and grounded, constructively challenging and proactively evolving) are core to our success.Responsibilities:Our Commercial Real Estate team are looking to recruit a 1-4 PQE Associate.The successful candidate will enjoy a challenging and varied caseload as well as progression opportunities. We have some very exciting projects, excellent work and loyal clients and we are looking for people that recognise the importance of balancing technical skill with outstanding client service.Scope of work: planning (applications, strategic, certificate of lawful use/development, s106, permitted development rights, local plans, neighbourhood plans), CIL and the proposed Infrastructure Levy, biodiversity, nitrate and phosphate mitigation and constraints on development, highways agreements and advice on highways and rights of way, stopping up and diversion of highways and rights of way, traffic management orders, compulsory purchase orders and compensation and working with RE colleagues on planning due diligence.The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.Essential & Desirable Criteria:1-4 years post qualificationExperience in planning and highways law (preference for a candidate with some local planning authority and or local highway authority experience)At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com

Associate - Commercial Real Estate - Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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 Overview: 
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   Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We address the specific objectives of each client through our flair and technical expertise and offer a personal service founded on a strong team ethic.
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   Today, we have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our growing overseas network stretches from Asia to South America through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris, and Madrid. We have 140+ partners and over 850 people in total.
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  <br> We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly technology, private wealth, shipping and real estate. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade.
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  <br> Among our clients we count multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals, owner managed businesses and start-ups. We are conscious that our culture and close working relationships are vital assets and we are determined to maintain these as we increase in size.
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  <br> Our broad international focus is supported by well-established links with law firms throughout the world. Penningtons Manches Cooper is a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, networks with representatives in over 100 countries, and many of our lawyers play leading roles in various international bodies.
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   We believe that our values (we care, stronger as one, curious and grounded, constructively challenging and proactively evolving) are core to our success.
 </div> Responsibilities: 
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   Our Commercial Real Estate team are looking to recruit a 1-4 PQE Associate.
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  <br> The successful candidate will enjoy a challenging and varied caseload as well as progression opportunities. We have some very exciting projects, excellent work and loyal clients and we are looking for people that recognise the importance of balancing technical skill with outstanding client service.
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  <br> Scope of work: planning (applications, strategic, certificate of lawful use/development, s106, permitted development rights, local plans, neighbourhood plans), CIL and the proposed Infrastructure Levy, biodiversity, nitrate and phosphate mitigation and constraints on development, highways agreements and advice on highways and rights of way, stopping up and diversion of highways and rights of way, traffic management orders, compulsory purchase orders and compensation and working with RE colleagues on planning due diligence.
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  The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.
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 </div>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria: 
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  <li>1-4 years post qualification</li>
  <li> Experience in planning and highways law (preference for a candidate with some local planning authority and or local highway authority experience)</li>
 </ul>
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  <br> At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.
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   We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com
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Associate - Commercial Real Estate

You should have 3+ PQE in contentious construction law, experience with TCC litigation, mediation, and adjudication, plus knowledge of standard contracts and payment dispute issues.

You will manage a caseload, support complex cases, engage with clients, ensure compliance, participate in business development, stay updated on the law, and attend training sessions.

Legal

<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: black;">Our specialist team provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. Clients include private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers, construction/design consultants and insurers.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">At Penningtons Manches Cooper, we are involved with projects from the outset and work with clients to shape their procurement and contracting strategies. We negotiate and draft all types of construction documentation.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">We are engaged to advise on live projects - to help avoid disputes and to shape commercial negotiations and deals. When formal disputes are unavoidable, we successfully represent clients across all dispute forums.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Much of our focus is in the UK but we also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with our network of trusted international law firms and consultants.</span></li><li>The firm operates a&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time.&nbsp;Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage own caseload</li><li>Support the wider team on more complex and high value matters</li><li>Participate in regular update calls with the clients</li><li>Ensure compliance with professional duties and the firm’s internal procedures</li><li>Active participation in business development initiatives</li><li>To demonstrate required knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the law</li><li>Participate in firm wide and team specific training sessions</li></ul><p><strong>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: windowtext;">Our constr</span>uction team are looking for a&nbsp;full time&nbsp;3 PQE+ Associate to join our&nbsp;London&nbsp;office. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working at a large firm with an established construction team.</li><li>The candidate will mainly have experience of contentious construction law, with practical experience of the Pre-action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes, TCC litigation, mediation, adjudication and ideally, arbitration.</li><li>A good working knowledge of the most popular standard forms of construction contracts is required, as is experience of disputes relating to payment issues, change, defects, termination and professional negligence. The ideal candidate will also have some experience of insurance coverage issues. The candidate must demonstrate experience of taking responsibility for the conduct of cases and the ability to work as a team player and build s<span style="color: windowtext;">trong client relationships.</span></li></ul>

Overview:Our specialist team provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. Clients include private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers, construction/design consultants and insurers.At Penningtons Manches Cooper, we are involved with projects from the outset and work with clients to shape their procurement and contracting strategies. We negotiate and draft all types of construction documentation.We are engaged to advise on live projects - to help avoid disputes and to shape commercial negotiations and deals. When formal disputes are unavoidable, we successfully represent clients across all dispute forums.Much of our focus is in the UK but we also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with our network of trusted international law firms and consultants.The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.Responsibilities:Manage own caseloadSupport the wider team on more complex and high value mattersParticipate in regular update calls with the clientsEnsure compliance with professional duties and the firm’s internal proceduresActive participation in business development initiativesTo demonstrate required knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the lawParticipate in firm wide and team specific training sessionsEssential & Desirable Criteria:Our construction team are looking for a full time 3 PQE+ Associate to join our London office. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working at a large firm with an established construction team.The candidate will mainly have experience of contentious construction law, with practical experience of the Pre-action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes, TCC litigation, mediation, adjudication and ideally, arbitration.A good working knowledge of the most popular standard forms of construction contracts is required, as is experience of disputes relating to payment issues, change, defects, termination and professional negligence. The ideal candidate will also have some experience of insurance coverage issues. The candidate must demonstrate experience of taking responsibility for the conduct of cases and the ability to work as a team player and build strong client relationships.

Associate - Construction Advisory and Dispute Resolution - Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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 Overview: 
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   Our specialist team provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. Clients include private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers, construction/design consultants and insurers.
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  <br> At Penningtons Manches Cooper, we are involved with projects from the outset and work with clients to shape their procurement and contracting strategies. We negotiate and draft all types of construction documentation.
 </div>
 <div></div>
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  <br> We are engaged to advise on live projects - to help avoid disputes and to shape commercial negotiations and deals. When formal disputes are unavoidable, we successfully represent clients across all dispute forums.
 </div>
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   Much of our focus is in the UK but we also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with our network of trusted international law firms and consultants.
 </div>
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  <br> The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.
 </div> Responsibilities: 
 <ul>
  <li>Manage own caseload</li>
  <li> Support the wider team on more complex and high value matters</li>
  <li> Participate in regular update calls with the clients</li>
  <li> Ensure compliance with professional duties and the firm’s internal procedures</li>
  <li> Active participation in business development initiatives</li>
  <li> To demonstrate required knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the law</li>
  <li> Participate in firm wide and team specific training sessions</li>
 </ul> Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria: 
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  <li>Our construction team are looking for a full time 3 PQE+ Associate to join our London office. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working at a large firm with an established construction team.</li>
  <li> The candidate will mainly have experience of contentious construction law, with practical experience of the Pre-action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes, TCC litigation, mediation, adjudication and ideally, arbitration. </li>
  <li>A good working knowledge of the most popular standard forms of construction contracts is required, as is experience of disputes relating to payment issues, change, defects, termination and professional negligence. The ideal candidate will also have some experience of insurance coverage issues. The candidate must demonstrate experience of taking responsibility for the conduct of cases and the ability to work as a team player and build strong client relationships.</li>
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  <br> At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.
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   We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com
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Associate - Construction Advisory and Dispute Resolution

You must have strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, pay party work experience, knowledge of costs law and arbitration, and the ability to manage competing demands effectively.

You will handle Housing Disrepair Matters, engage with external providers, and support the team in various tasks, ensuring efficient service and optimal results for the business.

<p>Overview:</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Costs Lawyer/Draftperson to join our friendly and dynamic costs team. The ideal candidate will have experience of all aspects of both inter parties costs and solicitor/client costs work. They will work well in a team environment, and will ideally demonstrate an ability to streamline processes and monitor outcomes and performance as well as advise and guide a fee earning team on costs issues. It would be preferable if the candidate is already a qualified Costs Lawyer but not essential.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>The role is predominately to deal with Housing Disrepair Matters (paying party), but there will be, on occasion exposure to other areas of work undertaken by the team. This role is ideally suited for a Junior Costs Lawyer/Draftperson with 1/2 years experience.</p><p>The appointed Costs Lawyer/Draftperson will demonstrate a genuinely commercial approach, focussed on obtaining the best possible result for the team / business. They must also be confident to deal with external providers and ensure a suitable level of service is provided.</p><p>Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria: </p><ul><li> Ability to work collaboratively with the Costs Manager and other costs lawyers as well as the fee earning teams</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and competing demands across a big team to maximise speed of cashflow</li><li>Ability to provide thorough and reasoned advice on all aspects of costs</li><li>High quality of drafting</li><li>Experience in paying party work</li><li>Ability to provide detailed analysis</li><li>Structured approach to work with an ability to have and adhere to a fixed timetable in all costs cases and take steps as needed to comply with the same</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent costs negotiation skills</li><li>Excellent technical and legal knowledge on costs law</li><li>Knowledge of Arbitration/International Arbitration rules and procedures</li><li>Focus on keeping up to date with recent developments</li><li>Professional approach to external providers and third parties</li></ul><p>At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.</p><p>We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Helen.Lewis@penningtonslaw.com</p>

Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Costs Lawyer/Draftperson to join our friendly and dynamic costs team. The ideal candidate will have experience of all aspects of both inter parties costs and solicitor/client costs work. They will work well in a team environment, and will ideally demonstrate an ability to streamline processes and monitor outcomes and performance as well as advise and guide a fee earning team on costs issues. It would be preferable if the candidate is already a qualified Costs Lawyer but not essential.Responsibilities:The role is predominately to deal with Housing Disrepair Matters (paying party), but there will be, on occasion exposure to other areas of work undertaken by the team. This role is ideally suited for a Junior Costs Lawyer/Draftperson with 1/2 years experience.The appointed Costs Lawyer/Draftperson will demonstrate a genuinely commercial approach, focussed on obtaining the best possible result for the team / business. They must also be confident to deal with external providers and ensure a suitable level of service is provided.Essential & Desirable Criteria:  Ability to work collaboratively with the Costs Manager and other costs lawyers as well as the fee earning teamsAbility to work under pressureAbility to prioritise workload and competing demands across a big team to maximise speed of cashflowAbility to provide thorough and reasoned advice on all aspects of costsHigh quality of draftingExperience in paying party workAbility to provide detailed analysisStructured approach to work with an ability to have and adhere to a fixed timetable in all costs cases and take steps as needed to comply with the sameExcellent communication skillsExcellent costs negotiation skillsExcellent technical and legal knowledge on costs lawKnowledge of Arbitration/International Arbitration rules and proceduresFocus on keeping up to date with recent developmentsProfessional approach to external providers and third partiesAt our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Helen.Lewis@penningtonslaw.com

Costs Draftperson/Costs Lawyer - Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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 Overview: 
 <p> An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Costs Lawyer/Draftperson to join our friendly and dynamic costs team. The ideal candidate will have experience of all aspects of both inter parties costs and solicitor/client costs work. They will work well in a team environment, and will ideally demonstrate an ability to streamline processes and monitor outcomes and performance as well as advise and guide a fee earning team on costs issues. It would be preferable if the candidate is already a qualified Costs Lawyer but not essential.</p>
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 <p></p> Responsibilities: 
 <p> The role is predominately to deal with Housing Disrepair Matters (paying party), but there will be, on occasion exposure to other areas of work undertaken by the team. This role is ideally suited for a Junior Costs Lawyer/Draftperson with 1/2 years experience. </p>
 <p>The appointed Costs Lawyer/Draftperson will demonstrate a genuinely commercial approach, focussed on obtaining the best possible result for the team / business. They must also be confident to deal with external providers and ensure a suitable level of service is provided.</p> Essential &amp; Desirable Criteria:
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  <li> Ability to work collaboratively with the Costs Manager and other costs lawyers as well as the fee earning teams</li>
  <li> Ability to work under pressure</li>
  <li> Ability to prioritise workload and competing demands across a big team to maximise speed of cashflow</li>
  <li> Ability to provide thorough and reasoned advice on all aspects of costs</li>
  <li> High quality of drafting</li>
  <li> Experience in paying party work</li>
  <li> Ability to provide detailed analysis</li>
  <li> Structured approach to work with an ability to have and adhere to a fixed timetable in all costs cases and take steps as needed to comply with the same</li>
  <li> Excellent communication skills</li>
  <li> Excellent costs negotiation skills</li>
  <li> Excellent technical and legal knowledge on costs law</li>
  <li> Knowledge of Arbitration/International Arbitration rules and procedures</li>
  <li> Focus on keeping up to date with recent developments</li>
  <li> Professional approach to external providers and third parties</li>
 </ul>
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 <p><br> At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.</p>
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 <p><br> We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Helen.Lewis@penningtonslaw.com</p>
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