Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.
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JOB TITLE
Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (2PQE+) – Litigation / Contentious Construction
Based in Edinburgh
REPORTING TO
Construction partners
JOB PURPOSE
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join our Construction and Engineering Team. The team provides a full service advisory and dispute resolution service to clients from across the construction industry and is regularly involved in the most complex, high value construction disputes in Scotland. It also advises on disputes in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. In this role, you will work closely with the partners advising clients in both the public and private sectors including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work including contentious claims and insurance disputes across a range of formal dispute proceedings including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration. The work is interesting, seldom straightforward and you will need to be able to understand the commercial reasons behind the legal work you will be doing. You will work closely with existing clients and be part of the continuing efforts of the team to win new clients and business In addition, our role offers clear career paths and significant opportunities for career advancement.
CORE TASKS
Assisting more senior members of staff in the following ways:
- Reviewing, analysing and providing opinions on all forms of construction contracts and supporting documentation.
- Compilation of evidence from client papers and witness statements to analyse factual position in a dispute.
- Legal analysis of the client’s position in light of the evidence prepared.
- Advising the client of the merits of their position and providing strategic advice on the most appropriate and cost-effective way to bring about a resolution. Reporting regularly to clients on progress and keeping strategy under review.
- Drafting pleadings and submissions.
- Appearing in Court, mediation, adjudication, expert determination, and arbitration, acting as advocate on behalf of the client.
- Negotiating settlements.
- Supporting and developing the team’s marketing initiatives including drafting articles and presenting at seminars.
- Maintaining good financial management of cases.
- Assisting in the training of the team’s trainee.
- Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Works effectively with other team members, and able to work as part of a team on larger cases.
- Represents clients in Court of Session and Sheriff Court.
- Involved in alternative forms of dispute resolution.
- Works to understand the practice area’s key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they face.
- Can work efficiently and to tight deadlines.
- Has strong drafting skills and works in a logical and manner.
- Provides client advice that is well presented and tailored to their needs.
- Maintains regular contact with the clients and shows understanding of the priorities for the client.
- Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.
- Displays an interest and enthusiasm for contentious construction work.
- Demonstrates the Brodies values at all times - Courage, Character, Care, Collegiate, Collaborative.
SKILLS
- Self-motivated and driven
- Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
- Applied knowledge
- Commercial and profit focus
- Conduct and communication skills