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Construction NQ - Cardiff / hybrid

Employer
Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum
Closing date
11 Feb 2025
Reference
BBJ921954695
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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, Private Practice, Other, Other
Experience Level
Junior Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Construction
PQE
Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years

Job Details


Construction NQ - Cardiff / hybrid

Rare and exciting opportunity for a talented qualified contentious Construction Solicitor to join a respected Construction Law team.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified solicitor to start their legal career at a leading firm, working on complex and high-stakes construction litigation cases. You will gain hands-on experience and develop your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As a key member of the team, you will handle a wide range of high profile & complex types of construction litigation for claimants and defendants, with a client-centric, solution-focused approach. Identifying the unique and relevant commercial drivers, the commercial imperatives for resolution and then determining the correct and relevant actions.

Key Accountabilities will include:

  • To play a pivotal role in the Construction team, helping to drive market share and brand presence, managing a varied caseload of litigation matters.
  • Dispute Resolution - Assisting in handling a variety of contentious construction matters, including contract breaches, professional negligence claims and delays.
  • Litigation Support - Preparing for and assisting in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and expert reports.
  • Client Interactions - Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear and practical advice tailored to their specific needs and objectives.
  • Legal Research - Conduct in-depth legal research to support case strategies and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
  • Document Management - Manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Collaboration - Work closely with senior Solicitors and other team members, to contribute preparation and strategy discussions.


You must be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ to 2-PQE) with experience gained within a construction litigation team at a City/national firm.

As well as competitive salaries the firm offer:

  • Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, including in-house training programs and sponsorship for further qualifications.
  • Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement within the firm, supported by mentoring from senior lawyers.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment promoting well-being.
  • Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive workplace where


For further details or a confidential discussion please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott

01179 171 874
brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Company

Our business is about you. Helping you find the right job. We’ve been in the recruitment industry for 20 years, so we’re confident we can make a real difference to your career prospects. Over half of our business is repeat or recommended business – candidates returning for their next career move or recommending their colleagues to us. We like it like that.

But that’s not enough. We want to improve our legal recruitment service every day, every week, and every year, to ensure your success.

Our depth and breadth of experience means we already know the legal recruitment market inside out. And our industry-leading training programme fully prepares candidates for what lies ahead in a law career. So, as a lawyer, you can trust us when you need to take the next step.

We see things from your perspective. Nearly all our staff have legal training, and many have actually practised as solicitors. Which means you benefit from their in-depth knowledge of local markets, and specialist legal recruitment advice from consultants with first-hand, relevant experience.

Of course we take your career extremely seriously. We’ve worked long and hard to build trust and rapport with our clients and candidates, and all our dealings are treated with utmost confidence. We have a reputation for being proactive and well connected in the legal profession, and we’re always determined to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

For more information about how we can assist you please visit http://www.chadwicknott.co.uk or call us in confidence on 0800 0121 848

Company info
Website
Telephone
0117 925 9962
Location
2nd Floor
25 King Street
Bristol
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BS1 4PB
United Kingdom

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