Associate/senior Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We're a national law firm with a local reach.

Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams.

But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs.

Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring.

We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We are always looking to support our colleagues in working in a way that best works for them.

Please do speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working policies, including working from home.

We are looking for an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor to join our team in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or Birmingham.

Our Team

The team are known for their work in the Real Estate sector, specifically working on construction and engineering projects, as well as advising on procurement law.

Some of the things we've been doing recently:

Re-cladding projects
we are at the forefront of this work, dealing with government on funding and setting up projects for owners of portfolios of tall residential buildings
One of the country's largest M&E contractors advising on projects and acting on disputes
Private developer working on the construction documents for a new residential development in the Midlands
Developer preparing the documentation for a forwardfunded retail distribution project
Contractor drafting subcontracts for a €200m project in Eastern Europe
Contractor negotiating contracts for the installation of a CHP plant
Architect acting on the contract for a project in Hong Kong
Developer preparing and negotiating construction documents for a mixed use, residential and retail development
Developer advising on £multimillion dispute on residential development

Your Role

What we're looking for

Experience of contentious construction work and (ideally but not essential) noncontentious work
An ability to work on own initiative but also as a supportive team player, working as part of a national Construction team
The confidence to hit the ground running

We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them:

To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook
To be approachable and caring
To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives
To be efficient in the provision of our services
To work with a foundation of integrity.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

Flexible working options
Make work fit around your life, not the other way round
Up to 25 days holidays as standard
You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
Generous and flexible pension schemes

Volunteering days

Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported to work in a way that best suits you.

We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023

Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender, and culture.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process.

This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.