Associate – Construction
ACS are recruiting for an Associate with 2 years PQE for the Construction department of a law firm in Liverpool.
The post involves principally non-contentious work with some contentious work for employers and contractors, construction professionals and funders.
Duties will include, but not be limited to,
- Client liaison
- Reviewing and reporting on all forms of construction, engineering, oil & gas and infrastructure contracts
- Drafting and negotiating building contracts
- Due diligence of construction contracts work for funders
- Managing/assisting with non-contentious files
- Preparing reports for funders
- Drafting letters of advice/instructions to clients/experts
- Assist in dispute resolution through litigation, adjudication, mediation
- Preparation of documents in proceedings, including claims, witness statements and other documents
- Preparing professional appointments and warranties and manage their completion
- Preparing security documentation
Essential Candidate Requirements
- Law degree or equivalent
- Previous experience of reviewing infrastructure, oil & gas contracts
- Dispute resolution including adjudication
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of clients, colleagues and others
- Adheres to guidelines and procedures
- Previous construction experience
- Previous experience of reviewing construction and engineering contracts
- Ability to interact and communicate with the client and keep them up to date
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently
For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]