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Construction Non-Contentious Senior Associate

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Shoosmiths

25d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have significant experience in construction law, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Familiarity with relevant regulations is essential.
  • You will advise clients on development work, infrastructure projects, remediation contracts, and disputed issues, including adjudication and mediation.

Requirements

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Responsibilities

  • The team of five partners and ten other qualified lawyers, from senior associates to paralegals, helps clients across the industry, including developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, public authorities, higher education bodies and funding and letting entities.
  • We advise on development work, major infrastructure projects, remediation contracts and process plant and power generation projects.
  • We also advise clients on disputed issues, and act in adjudication, Technology and Construction Court actions, and arbitration and mediation.

FAQs

What kind of work does the construction and engineering team handle?

The construction and engineering team advises on all aspects of legal construction matters, including procurement, development work, major infrastructure projects, and disputed issues, among others.

What is the structure of the construction and engineering team?

The team consists of five partners and ten other qualified lawyers, including senior associates and paralegals.

What types of clients does the construction and engineering team work with?

The team works with a variety of clients, including developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, public authorities, higher education bodies, and funding and letting entities.

What are the opportunities for professional development at Shoosmiths?

Shoosmiths is committed to the continuous success of the firm and offers a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits that support professional development.

How does Shoosmiths approach diversity and inclusion?

Shoosmiths aims to build a diverse workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace that recognizes and nurtures talent.

What is the firm's commitment to employee well-being?

The firm's approach to well-being is integral to its culture, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the firm?

Yes, Shoosmiths encourages career advancement and development through a supportive team environment that focuses on excellence and innovation.

What type of law does this position focus on?

This position focuses on non-contentious aspects of construction law, although the team also deals with contentious issues as needed.

Is work-life balance emphasized at Shoosmiths?

Yes, Shoosmiths values work-life balance and promotes a positive working environment that supports the well-being of its employees.

The law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and for our ability to focus on what matters.

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Employees
1845
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Mission & Purpose

We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

Culture & Values

  • Focusing On What Matters

  • Delivering Together

  • Making a Difference

  • Being Ourselves