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Construction Associate – Manchester

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Fieldfisher

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying
  • Manchester, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with construction law experience, strong academics, client-focused, detail-oriented, and possess good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
  • You will draft and negotiate construction documents, handle adjudications, provide live project advice, and engage in TCC litigation and ADR while ensuring client interaction and support.

Requirements

  • This Qualified solicitor with proven experience in construction law
  • Excellent academics and good quality training.
  • An enthusiasm for developing and maintaining client relationships is essential.
  • Good legal skills including attention to detail and a genuine interest in the needs of the client.
  • Good communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
  • An ability to think laterally and identify related issues and problems.
  • A confident and professional manner and eagerness to embrace the social nature of our team.

Responsibilities

  • The ideal candidate will have a varied role in working on non-contentious and contentious matters including both construction and infrastructure work.
  • You will have experience in drafting and negotiating all types of construction documentation, including construction contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, third party rights agreements, parent company guarantees, terms and conditions of business, bonds and escrow agreements.
  • On the contentious side, experience in adjudication is a must, together with some experience of 'live project advice', TCC litigation and forms of ADR including instructing experts and settling pleadings.
  • It would be advantageous if you were experienced in, at least, JCT, NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract and have good wider industry knowledge.
  • The successful applicant will benefit from high-calibre work, whilst also enjoying a collegiate, supportive, and friendly working culture, as well as a high degree of direct client contact.

FAQs

What does a Construction Associate do at Fieldfisher?

A Construction Associate works on both non-contentious and contentious matters, including drafting and negotiating construction documentation, handling adjudication and TCC litigation, and providing 'live project advice'.

What type of projects will the Construction Associate be involved in?

The Construction Associate will work on projects in sectors such as infrastructure, energy and natural resources, development, education, and leisure, both domestically and internationally.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with proven experience in construction law, excellent academics, and good quality training.

Is experience with specific contracts preferred for this position?

Yes, experience in at least JCT, NEC3, and NEC4 forms of contract is advantageous.

How important is client communication for this role?

Developing and maintaining client relationships is essential, emphasizing good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

What benefits does Fieldfisher offer to its employees?

Fieldfisher offers a benefits package that includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, and more.

Where is the Manchester office located?

The Manchester office is located in No.1 Spinningfields, a vibrant area with excellent views and easy access to commuter links.

Is there a focus on inclusiveness and diversity in the hiring process?

Yes, Fieldfisher is committed to inclusiveness and diversity, specifically aiming to remove accessibility barriers and maximize disability and neurodiversity inclusion in their recruitment processes.

How can I apply for the Construction Associate position?

To apply, enter your email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit your CV.

Do you offer opportunities for personal and professional development?

Yes, Fieldfisher provides bespoke support for career development, including training for professional qualifications and a structured career plan.

Fieldfisher

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*