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.
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