Construction & Procurement Law – Associate – £45k Belfast (Hybrid)

Quigg Golden

Hybrid – Full-time, permanent.

Description
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Construction Professional to join Quigg Golden as an Associate in our head office, Belfast. We are seeking candidates with at least 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in law, construction, engineering and/or procurement.

Our construction law practice comprises engineers, quantity surveyors, lawyers, and non-practising barristers. Our holistic approach gives us the expertise to advise clients in construction law, engineering, and related industries.

From our offices in London, Maidstone, Dublin and Belfast, our team provide a comprehensive service for contentious and non-contentious construction law and procurement matters.

The ideal candidate will be able to carry out the following duties:

• Be able to confidently engage with clients, on the phone and at face-to-face meetings;
• Complete work for clients to a high quality, in a timely manner;
• Confidently handle a range of construction and procurement law matters, providing sound advice to clients;
• Produce letters, legal documents, tender documentation and contracts to a high standard;
• Deliver seminars on construction law and procurement topics;
• Design and deliver formal ‘in-house’ training for clients;
• Deal with negotiation and opposition representation;
• Demonstrate leadership skills;
• Actively participate in networking and business development work.

Essential Criteria

• Articulate and self-assured when dealing with clients;
• Enjoy working as part of a close knit team;
• High level of interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills;
• Experience delivering multiple projects to strict deadlines;
• Experience in successfully winning new clients through business development activity;
• An excellent track record in their primary discipline with support references;
• A strong academic background in a relevant discipline;
• Detailed knowledge of the commercial, legal and policy aspects of the construction industry and/or public procurement;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

Desirable Criteria

• a high level of IT awareness;
• a full, clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Income Protection Insurance Cover.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 20 days annual leave and 10 statutory days.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Team building days and social events, occasionally overseas.
• Training budget.
• Annual business and performance-related bonus.