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Associate – 3+Years PQE, (Non Contentious Construction)

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Addleshaw Goddard

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in non-contentious construction, strong stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, effective client service, and clear drafting abilities.
  • You will advise various stakeholders on construction matters, build client relationships, collaborate with your team, and manage high-value projects with early responsibility.

Requirements

  • Have 3 years+ experience within Construction matters, seeking a new challenge with a non – contentious focus.
  • Have enthusiasm, resilience, and ambition to find solutions to clients' legal challenges and requirements.
  • Be a confident stakeholder manager, with evidenced experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
  • Adopt a consultative and thorough approach to tasks.
  • Maintain efficient diary and task management across a range matters, ensuring the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing team.
  • Be confident in drafting clear and legally effective.

Responsibilities

  • You will support a wide variety of construction work, including advising government bodies, sponsors, funders, developers, employers, operators, constructors, sub-contractors and professional teams.
  • Working closely with existing clients to maintain and develop relationships, acting as a trusted advisor capable of providing timely and quality advice whilst managing expectations.
  • Working collaboratively as a cohesive team, to execute large-scale, high-value, client matters to the highest standard.
  • This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters. At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development therefore offering excellent career prospects.

FAQs

What is the required experience for this position?

The position requires a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in construction matters, focusing on non-contentious work.

What type of work will the successful candidate be doing?

The successful candidate will support a variety of non-contentious construction work, including advising government bodies, sponsors, funders, developers, employers, operators, constructors, subcontractors, and professional teams.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Manchester, specifically at One St Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom, M2 3DE.

Who will I be working with in this role?

You will be part of the Construction team within the Real Estate Group, working alongside a significant number of partners and fee earners, including a cohesive team that values collaboration and support.

What are the career prospects in this role?

The role offers excellent career prospects, with the opportunity for early responsibility and a supportive environment focused on your development as a well-rounded lawyer.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

What type of clients will I be advising?

You will be advising a number of FTSE 100 and local clients across various sectors of the non-contentious construction industry.

What are some of the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include maintaining and developing client relationships, providing timely and quality advice, managing expectations, and executing large-scale client matters to the highest standard.

What skills and attributes are needed for this position?

Candidates should have enthusiasm, resilience, a consultative and thorough approach to tasks, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to draft clear and legally effective documents.

Who can I contact for more information about the vacancy?

You can contact Aruba Abid via email at aruba.abid@addleshawgoddard.com for more information.

Addleshaw Goddard

Our lawyers find imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems for many of the world's most respected businesses.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1775
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Addleshaw Goddard is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and organisations across various industries. The firm offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, finance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Their ultimate mission is to be a trusted legal partner to their clients, delivering exceptional and tailored legal solutions that address complex business challenges and opportunities. Addleshaw Goddard's purpose is to provide expert legal advice and support that enables their clients to achieve their goals and navigate legal complexities effectively. They are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their clients and delivering high-quality legal services that align with their clients' objectives and values. Through their legal expertise and dedication to client success, Addleshaw Goddard aims to be a leading and influential player in the legal industry, contributing to the growth and success of businesses and organisations around the world.

Benefits

  • Life Assurance

    The firm provides life insurance of four times salary. This is automatically arranged for you from your start date but you may wish to consider completing an Expression of Wish form when joining the firm. Cover up to age 75 and maybe subject to underwriting.

  • Pension

    The firm offers membership to a Group Personal Pension Plan which is available to all employees with a matched contribution by the firm of 5% of salary. To meet the auto enrolment legislation all employees will be assessed for membership in the first month in which a salary is paid, and subject to meeting the requirements, membership will be deferred for 3 months.

  • Buy/Sell Holidays

    The firm offers the ability, on an annual basis (April), to buy/sell a maximum of one week's holiday in each holiday year. Payments are taken in 12 equal monthly instalments via salary. Holiday carried over from a previous holiday year will limit the ability to buy/sell further holiday.

  • Cycle Scheme

    The firm offers a cycle scheme allowing you to purchase a bicycle and /or cycling equipment for your commute to the office, using an established, tax efficient scheme.

  • Private Medical Insurance

    The firm's PMI scheme is offered to all employees. The firm also offers the option to upgrade cover and pay for spouse/family cover at a competitive monthly cost.