Hybrid Solicitor - Infrastructure and Construction bei Geldards LLP
Geldards LLP · Derby, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Derby
Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently looking for a Solicitor to join our Construction team to assist with its varied and quality workload from a diverse client base.
The role will involve assisting the partners and other members of the team in providing legal guidance and advice to existing clients and engage in new business development activities. You will work to support the core Infrastructure and Construction team in the provision of a high quality legal service to clients
The role will involve assisting the partners and other members of the team in providing legal guidance and advice to existing clients and engage in new business development activities. You will work to support the core Infrastructure and Construction team in the provision of a high quality legal service to clients
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Construction and Infrastructure team by providing a high-quality legal service to existing clients in a timely manner.
- Provide appropriate guidance and advice to clients and process client cases on all aspects of Infrastructure and Construction law in a timely and cost-effective basis.
- Engage in new business development activities, with support of senior team members.
- Bill and collect debts by achieving individual and team financial cost targets.
- Develop and maintain good client relationships and enhance the Firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing and new clients.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with relevant experience in the field.
- Excellent level of technical legal knowledge.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
- Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.
- Ability to identity where support and guidance for junior members of the team is needed.
- Project a professional image at all times.
Benefits
In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our award winning Infrastructure and Construction team based in our Derby office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
At Geldards we care about the continuing development of our colleagues, and you will have the opportunity to participate in in house training as well as other courses to further develop your skills and expertise. We adopt an open and friendly culture and have a dedicated Wellbeing team within the Firm who also run regular events and discussion groups.
- 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
- A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
- Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
- Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
- Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
- Staff Legal Services Discounts
- Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals
If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact [email protected].
We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!
