Associate - Projects & Construction Disputes

Employer Trowers & Hamlins Location Manchester, United Kingdom Contract Permanent Level Mid level Salary Salary not published Closes Not stated

The Manchester Associate vacancy at Trowers & Hamlins focuses on projects and construction disputes. It is listed as permanent and full time, with hybrid working. The appointment forms part of a construction practice advising on development, regeneration and infrastructure work for private and public sector clients.

Responsibilities include:

• advice to contractors
• developers
• registered providers on complex construction projects

The associate will handle dispute-resolution work involving adjudication, mediation, litigation and claims at the pre-action stage. Contract interpretation, risk management and dispute avoidance also form part of the role. Most projects are domestic, although international matters may be available.

The appointment includes maintaining client relationships, contributing to marketing and participating in wider firm initiatives. Applicants must be qualified solicitors with two years' contentious construction experience. The posting asks for technical ability, commercial awareness and a strong academic record, together with a willingness to develop construction-sector knowledge.

Supervision and support for professional development are provided within the team.

• annual bonus scheme
• pension scheme
• private medical insurance

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