Associate Solicitor (Construction)
10 days ago
Southampton
About the Company At Lester Aldridge, we have fostered a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation, with a mission to provide practical and commercially sound legal solutions tailored to clients' needs. We are dedicated to empowering our people, nurturing talent, and supporting your professional growth, making us a dynamic workplace where you can thrive! Lester Aldridge is a full-service law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London. We offer legal advice to businesses and individuals on a local, national and international scale. About the Role We are looking for a 4+ years PQE construction solicitor to join our friendly team. While ideally this role would suit a candidate with a mixture of both contentious and non-contentious construction experience, we would also like to hear from candidates who may have experience working on primarily contentious or non-contentious construction matters. Responsibilities • Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, • Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Have confidence in your expertise, with the ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and progress work swiftly, • Have experience of effective matter management and business development activities, • Be able to build strong client relationships and expand your network within the industry Qualifications 4+ years PQE construction solicitor Required Skills • Contentious and non-contentious construction experience, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, • Effective matter management and business development experience, • Ability to build strong client relationships Preferred Skills • Experience working on primarily contentious or non-contentious construction matters Pay range and compensation package • Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your health and wellbeing., • Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus an additional celebration day., • Perks & Benefits: Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension scheme., • Work-life balance: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our Southampton or Bournemouth office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep., • Career Progression: A competitive salary and benefits with performance-based opportunities for career development., • Autonomy and support: Handle and develop your own case load independently but with the support of the team and the wider LA family., • Hands-on experience: A client-facing role, working closely with interesting clients and colleagues., • A welcoming environment: A friendly, supportive team with a focus on developing your skills and introduction to the wider firm and contact/industry events., • A real opportunity: Carve a niche for yourself in this dynamic, exciting specialism within a respected Real Estate team. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.