The role will assist the construction and engineering litigation team, whose work frequently involves litigation before the English courts, arbitrations (both domestic and international), adjudications and mediations, plus general contractual advice to an impressive range of major blue-chip organisations
Skills & Competencies required The successful applicant will need the following skills in addition to those identified for an Associate Level 1 on the Careers section of the website:
Flexibility, supporting cases across a broad range of construction & engineering litigation issues.
The ability to support complex cases and clients, working with minimal supervision where appropriate.
The ability to use initiative and a confidence built upon solid success and achievements.
The ability to liaise effectively with other fee earners from within the group, but also to liaise and coordinate with fee earners from other relevant disciplines and jurisdictions as required.
The ability to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (whether that be to training, precedents, or know-how generally)
The willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships.
Be keen to operate in a challenging, team-based environment.
Regularly updates technical expertise
Displays a knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise, practical advice with minimal supervision
There are excellent prospects for progression within this role and within the firm as a whole