Construction & Procurement Law – Junior Associate, Dublin (Hybrid)

Hybrid – Full-time, permanent.

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Associate to join our team in Dublin, on a full-time permanent contract. You will have completed a degree in construction, engineering, or quantity surveying; and have a keen interest in specialising in construction and procurement law.

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.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join Quigg Golden.

The Role

The role of a Junior Associate will entail supporting senior staff on:

• Arbitrations, mediations, conciliations, adjudications, litigations and other ADR processes;
• Contract drafting, negotiation and management advice particularly NEC4 and JCT;
• Claims analysis and negotiation;
• Producing letters, legal documents, tender documents and contracts;
• Producing claim and defence documents;
• Design and delivery of training programmes; and
• All aspects of practice development.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, applicants should have:

• A strong academic background in a construction/legal related field;
• An excellent track record in their primary discipline with supporting references;
• A sound commercial knowledge and keen interest in the legal aspects of the construction industry;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• An ability to meet deadlines efficiently and to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at every stage; and
• A strong desire to develop a career with an ambitious firm.

In addition to the above, the following attributes would be advantageous:

• Construction and/or procurement experience;
• A willingness to work throughout Ireland and the UK including periods supporting the companies Belfast, London and Maidstone offices on short notice;
• A high level of IT awareness, must be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office Packages; and
• A full driving licence.

The Offer

Competitive salary on offer, with a range of benefits including hybrid working, annual bonus scheme, 20 days annual leave and 10 days of statutory holidays per year.

We provide training and development opportunities, including staff training twice a year (occasionally overseas).

To Apply

Please submit a tailored CV and Covering Letter to recruitment@QuiggGolden.com or contact our Practice Manager, Colleen Mc Namee for a confidential and informal chat about the role and how you might fit.