Senior Associate - Construction Law

A leading law firm is currently seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Construction and Public Procurement team in Dublin. The firm advises a wide range of clients across both the public and private sectors and has an established reputation for providing high-quality legal services within the construction and infrastructure space.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with experience in construction law and/or public procurement to take on a senior role within a collaborative and growing team.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior colleagues to advise clients on a broad range of construction and procurement matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work. The role will involve regular client interaction and responsibility for managing matters from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on a wide range of construction law and public procurement matters

• Acting on construction and engineering contractual issues, claims and disputes

• Supporting public bodies and contracting authorities in procurement processes

• Advising bidders and suppliers on tender submissions and procurement challenges

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, tender documentation, legal submissions and correspondence

• Representing and advocating on behalf of clients in disputes where required

• Delivering training sessions and seminars on construction and procurement law developments

• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team

• Contributing to business development initiatives and professional networking activities

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience in construction law and/or public procurement

• Strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory aspects of the construction sector

• Experience advising on construction contracts, procurement procedures, and dispute resolution

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers

• A proactive approach to client relationship management and business development

A strong academic background in law or a related construction/legal discipline will be advantageous.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

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