Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyer - Johannesburg at Pinsent Masons

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate would ideally be from a specialist construction disputes background, with experience in energy and infrastructure disputes and/or adjudication and arbitration experience  with a genuine enthusiasm for our work and desire to join our leading team. Experience in the standard forms of construction contracts used in South Africa and internationally is necessary.

Candidates must have an excellent academic background and be technically excellent but, equally important, be commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development.  They will be a team player with a strong client focussed approach, excellent communication and organisational and leadership skills, plus a good sense of fun.  

The Team 

Ranked the number 1 global firm for construction for the past ten years in a row, with a first class team of over 170 lawyers specialising in construction, energy and infrastructure, Pinsent Masons LLP is recognised both nationally and internationally as the leading adviser to the construction and engineering industries and for infrastructure and energy projects.  We have an unrivalled reputation in acting for contractors, project companies, developers, public bodies, funders and insurers.  We act for over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, a large number of the top contractors worldwide and an impressive range of private and public sector clients.            

Our deep understanding and close alignment to the construction sector enables us to offer an "entire project life cycle" service to our clients.  Our legal services span national and international procurement techniques and strategies  and all forms of dispute resolution. 

The Opportunity

• Highest quality engineering and construction work, both domestic and international, joining the recognised world's best construction law team.
• Early responsibility and active encouragement to develop rewarding and sustainable client relationships. 
• Opportunities for international travel, secondments to other PM offices and to gain 'in house’ client experience
• Genuine long-term career prospects supported through our "best in class" hub training and Academy personal development programmes