Solicitor - Contentious Construction

Bath, UK - Top 100 Law Firm - Competitive Salary

Yolk Recruitment are working with a Top 100 Law Firm with ambitious expansion plans seeking to hire a Contentious Construction Solicitor.

Our client is committed to providing the best opportunities for their staff and to make a real impact for their clients and communities. They pride themselves on being a firm that people want to work for and who clients are eager to work with.

In this positive environment, you will be encouraged to thrive and fulfil your potential with the power to be in control of your own development and our client will support and celebrate your success along the way. You will have an opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge and expanding your network as your career soars.

Our client has developed a framework demonstrating exactly what is required to grow your career. This helps their staff to understand the contribution and behaviour required for progression in the firm and you will be guided along the way to achieve your success!

This is what you'll be doing

As a Contentious Construction Solicitor you will be:-

• Managing your own caseload of files
• Building and developing your own network of clients managing expectations in relation to options, risk, timescales and outcomes.
• Able to demonstrate expertise to clients as you develop a niche sector expertise.
• Support junior team members with your technical, business and general advice

This is what you'll bring to the Team

This role will suit a Solicitor with 3+ years PQE. Prior work in contentious Construction would be desirable but is not essential.

Our client is eager to hear from Solicitors with a strong commercial litigation background even if you have no prior contentious Construction experience.

If you have a desire to work in contentious construction this is a fantastic opportunity to carve out your own niche and develop your expertise.

This is what you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday per year
• Additional 1.5 days given in December between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• Can buy / sell annual leave (up to 1 week)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you interested in this position?

If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.