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09.03.2025 Job Description:
Your Role The successful candidate will join Partner, Alex Delin's, team of 14 lawyers who act on behalf of employers / developers, funders, contractors, subcontractors and professionals including architects, engineers and quantity surveyors in a wide range of disputes about construction and engineering projects. We always seek to apply a pragmatic and cost-effective solution for our clients which means the successful candidate will possess a hands-on and determined attitude while having these objectives in mind to enable differences to be resolved one way or another as efficiently as possible. Where resolutions cannot be attained, we regularly prepare our clients’ cases in the most complete and compelling way possible so that their side of the arguments can be heard. These include claims for and differences over extensions of time, loss and expense, consequences of delay including concurrency arguments, prolongation and disruption, variations to scope of works and assessments of measured works. Experience acting in disputes about coverage under Construction All Risk (CAR), Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance policies will be ideal but not a prerequisite. Experience in disputes over the value of interim and final accounts is essential as Irwin Mitchell regularly act for clients in adjudications over such matters whether on a ‘smash and grab’ or ‘true value’ basis. We also regularly advise clients and act in TCC litigation with respect to the provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 including claims under the retrospectively extended Defective Premises Act 1972 limitation period, Landlord's Certificates, Remediation Contribution Orders, Remediation Orders, Building Liability Orders, defective products, recovering historical costs incurred while awaiting for remedial works to be scoped and carried out, and the Building Safety Regulator with respect to Higher Risk Buildings. We primarily act for clients with respect to JCT, NEC, RIBA, FIDIC, IChemE and bespoke lump sum and reimbursable contracts. About You
We're looking for an experienced Solicitor who has a passion for construction disputes and wants to progress their career within one of the UK's leading law firms. Our ideal candidate will have the following: The ability to work as part of a team Qualified via traditional SRA route or CILEX, with 2 - 5 years PQE The ability to manage caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service An aptitude for business development and a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships Demonstrable technical experience gained across contentious construction disputes, with the ability to also be able to negotiate and prepare documentation on construction transactions or have a desire to become more involved with non-contentious matters too A clear enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to securing the best outcomes for your clients while working under pressure If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team hit the apply button below for consideration! Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are.
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Location:
Horley, United Kingdom Job Category:
Construction EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
87467b804253 Job Views:
8 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Your Role The successful candidate will join Partner, Alex Delin's, team of 14 lawyers who act on behalf of employers / developers, funders, contractors, subcontractors and professionals including architects, engineers and quantity surveyors in a wide range of disputes about construction and engineering projects. We always seek to apply a pragmatic and cost-effective solution for our clients which means the successful candidate will possess a hands-on and determined attitude while having these objectives in mind to enable differences to be resolved one way or another as efficiently as possible. Where resolutions cannot be attained, we regularly prepare our clients’ cases in the most complete and compelling way possible so that their side of the arguments can be heard. These include claims for and differences over extensions of time, loss and expense, consequences of delay including concurrency arguments, prolongation and disruption, variations to scope of works and assessments of measured works. Experience acting in disputes about coverage under Construction All Risk (CAR), Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance policies will be ideal but not a prerequisite. Experience in disputes over the value of interim and final accounts is essential as Irwin Mitchell regularly act for clients in adjudications over such matters whether on a ‘smash and grab’ or ‘true value’ basis. We also regularly advise clients and act in TCC litigation with respect to the provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 including claims under the retrospectively extended Defective Premises Act 1972 limitation period, Landlord's Certificates, Remediation Contribution Orders, Remediation Orders, Building Liability Orders, defective products, recovering historical costs incurred while awaiting for remedial works to be scoped and carried out, and the Building Safety Regulator with respect to Higher Risk Buildings. We primarily act for clients with respect to JCT, NEC, RIBA, FIDIC, IChemE and bespoke lump sum and reimbursable contracts. About You
We're looking for an experienced Solicitor who has a passion for construction disputes and wants to progress their career within one of the UK's leading law firms. Our ideal candidate will have the following: The ability to work as part of a team Qualified via traditional SRA route or CILEX, with 2 - 5 years PQE The ability to manage caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service An aptitude for business development and a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships Demonstrable technical experience gained across contentious construction disputes, with the ability to also be able to negotiate and prepare documentation on construction transactions or have a desire to become more involved with non-contentious matters too A clear enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to securing the best outcomes for your clients while working under pressure If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team hit the apply button below for consideration! Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are.
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