Solicitor - Infrastructure and Construction
Geldards LLP
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Derby, England
Contract type: Full time
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
Department Construction Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Derby Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To
Key Responsibilities
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.
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!
About Geldards
Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.
From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.
At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.
We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.
We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.
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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
Department Construction Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Derby Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To
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.
- 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.
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
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!
About Geldards
Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.
From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.
At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.
We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.
We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.
Apply Now
Our Hiring Process
Stage 4:
Offer
Stage 5:
Hired
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Review
Stage 3:
Interview
Stage 5:
Hired
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