Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Associate- Construction Disputes? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with world class capability and a prestigious international client base spanning corporates, financial institutions and governments.
With 31 offices in 18 countries, and a best-friend referral relationship with an Indian law firm, they offer the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets.
They are relentlessly focused on anticipating the needs of their clients, and pushing boundaries for the benefit of their clients, people and communities. As a global team, they have a track record of successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.
The firm’s people are its greatest asset and bring together global integrated teams of consulting, legal and NewLaw professionals to deliver a seamless service and provide the incisive advice clients need. Their focus is on getting to the heart of clients’ commercial goals and going beyond matters of the law to deliver practical, holistic solutions.
Role:
Associate- Construction Disputes
Qualifications:
- Qualified mid-level lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience at a law firm with expertise in the construction sector.
- Experience of disputes work, with a focus on the construction and infrastructure sector in the UK
- International arbitration experience would be an advantage but not essential
- A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs.
- You will already have acquired dispute resolution knowledge and have knowledge of the construction industry. You will be able to contribute to professional development and know-how and participate in training where appropriate
- You will take day to day responsibility for more straightforward matters and actively progress complex matters. You will be able to demonstrate well-developed drafting skills
- You will be confident and effective in negotiations with counterparts
- You will be effective in communicating with clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them. You will also have the ability to assist clients in arriving at practical and cost effective solutions. You will actively seek to identify personnel within the client whom you should get to know and be effective in forming those relationships
- You will take on a significant role within the team on complex matters and be able to lead the team on smaller matters. You will be able to identify when a team member needs support and will be approachable for advice, giving regular and constructive feedback
- You will understand the way our business, competitors and clients are developing and work with the business development team to use this information to develop business opportunities. You will build and maintain a network of business contacts. In addition you will proactively identify opportunities to introduce your clients to other offices and practice areas, working intelligently with partners, other lawyers and the business development team to exploit opportunities
- You will have excellent attention to detail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients’ needs
- You will gather information from a variety of sources to identify your own strengths and weaknesses. You will mentor and assist junior associates to promote their learning and development
Responsibilities:
Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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