Job Title: Associate and/or Senior Associate in Construction Law
A leading Dublin law firm, recognised as a market leader, is seeking an experienced Associate and/or Senior Associate to join their construction team.
The successful candidate will advise clients on the full spectrum of construction activities, from initial contract drafting and negotiation through to final dispute resolution.
Main Responsibilities:
- Procurement strategy including EU procurement issues
- Contract structures and drafting
- Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments, bonds, guarantees, collateral warranties and associated documentation
- Contracting alternatives such as framework and partnering arrangements
- Risk analysis and management
- Bonds and securities
- Project insurance
- Project administration
- Construction dispute management (including litigation, arbitration, conciliation, mediation and adjudication and other ADRs)
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience (pqe) in a construction practice
- Strong analytical ability
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making
- Ability to work in pressurised situations
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and meet client needs on a consistent basis
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interest in maintaining, developing and sharing relevant legal knowledge
Education:
- Excellent academic background
- Hold at least a 2.1 honours degree in any discipline
- Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in Ireland or England and Wales