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We are recruiting for a Managing Associate to join our client's Projects, Infrastructure & Construction (PIC) team. This role is a full-time, permanent opportunity, and will further strengthen our client's existing PIC team that operates on a national basis. The Projects, Infrastructure and Construction team has enjoyed significant growth and investment. Nationally, the PIC team has expertise across a range of sectors including Energy, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and PFI/the Public Sector and undertakes both contentious and non-contentious Construction and projects related work. PIC sits within the Commercial Services Group of our client and acts for private and public sector clients across the UK and further afield. Role: As a senior contentious construction specialist, you will contribute to our client's knowledge and expertise within Projects, Infrastructure, and Construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Work for high-calibre clients on complex contractual issues and 'lead' on such matters where appropriate. Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration, and Technology and Construction Court proceedings. Work with clients and their professional teams, providing legal advice on live projects. Build relationships with new and existing clients of our client. Develop your skills, knowledge, and construction law expertise. Contribute to team strategic planning and business development activities. Support the supervision and development of junior fee earners across the team. Play a real part in the further development of our client's national PIC team and assist the organisation in achieving its long-term business aspirations. Skills & Experience: To succeed in this role, you will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), already operating at Senior Associate or Legal Director/Managing Associate level within a highly regarded Projects/Construction team. Experience and knowledge of complex Construction Law matters involving issues such as delay and disruption, defects, payment, and building safety defects. Prior experience in providing strategic advice to clients looking to avoid and/or manage disputes. Experience of supervising and collaborating with more junior colleagues on large scale cases. A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills. You will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines. Commercially aware, with exposure to business development. You will have the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationships. Able to develop a deep understanding of your clients' business needs and act in the best interest of our client and the client. Eager to contribute to our inclusive and collaborative culture. You will have an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members. Team: Our client's Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team has extensive experience in transactional aspects of construction, engineering, energy, and infrastructure projects, as well as expertise in dispute management and resolution in these areas. They have a significant record of advising UK infrastructure projects, particularly in the clean energy and transport sectors, including high-value complex disputes. They work with corporate clients of all sizes, including complex engineering service providers, vessel designers, global manufacturers and retailers, major national and regional builders, and commercial land developers. Our client also works with registered housing associations and public bodies, including local authorities, police forces, and other governmental departments and agencies. About the organisation: The organisation is a fast-paced, fast-growing, and forward-thinking law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead. They work with high-profile clients in innovative sectors. With a local, national, and international reach, they have over 1,600 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India, and the US. The organisation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any of the characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which they operate. Benefits: The organisation values its employees highly and wants them to feel valued. They offer a competitive salary with an annual pay review and provide an extensive range of benefits via their flexible benefits scheme, including up to 30 days holiday and private medical insurance. They also have a progressive fully flexible working approach, supporting the work-life balance of their employees. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Ok great, we have your attention. You can see we do things a bit differently at Hedges (more on this later on). We may have a 225 year heritage in Private Client practice but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive law firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason, we're not for everyone. At Hedges our people are: // Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) // Valued // Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients // Set-off at the right pace // Nurtured and developed // Accelerated (faster career progression) // Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different... Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". // The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries... So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? // Role Info: Contentious Probate Solicitor Mix of Remote Working plus Office Meetings - Within 1 hour reach of Oxford or Chipping Norton Tell Us What You Want to Earn Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share Reporting to: Dispute Resolution Team Leader Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Ideally up to 3 years PQE experience of contentious probate & Inheritance disputes. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! // Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the #1 firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. // About You: We'll spare you the long list of job duties, we can chat about later. Straight to the point. We are expanding our Inheritance Disputes team and seeking a solicitor experienced in the field. This is a fast-growing area with significant potential providing you with the opportunity for business development and building your professional brand. Successful traits include: Career-driven with a growth mindset, delivering high-quality legal services and client care Organised with strong time management and accountability for financial goals Technically excellent, committed to ongoing learning and IT proficient A team player with a professional demeanour and appearance Preferably 3 years PQE experience in contentious probate disputes ACTAPS Associate Membership welcomed but not mandatory Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team for a confidential chat. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.