Real Estate/Construction Litigation Associate

Join a prestigious law firm renowned for their expertise in real estate and construction litigation, providing top-tier legal services to a diverse clientele.

Our client's firm is committed to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development.

About the Team

• The Real Estate department specializes in construction, development, urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning, environment, residential, dispute resolution, finance, and taxation, serving both corporate and private wealth clients.
• With a robust network of connections and investors, coupled with a deep understanding of the intricate policy landscape, the team deliver practical commercial solutions with unwavering determination.
• The Construction Dispute Resolution team offers a comprehensive dispute service for the Real Estate sector, covering a wide range of construction disputes including extensions of time, loss and expense, final and interim accounts, defective works, and professional negligence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse and complex contentious construction caseload, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and mediation.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, and prepare for hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate closely with Partners and Senior Associates to develop case strategy, conduct discovery, and provide legal counsel to clients.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and settlement conferences, and advocate on their behalf in court proceedings.

Skills/Experience:

• Ideal candidates possess 2 to 4 years PQE experience and have trained and qualified with a reputable City law firm or large national firm equivalent.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients, including overseas clients, is beneficial.
• Exposure to developers, investors, lenders, contractors, and consultants in various sectors.
• Proficient drafting and negotiating skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive with strong teamwork skills.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Dafydd Marshman for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.