Legal Director - Construction Disputes
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Burges Salmon LLP is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified., Title 'Legal Director' and managing team could suggest functional director) or SOC 2419 (Legal professionals not elsewhere classified., Legal professional n.e.c. if not a qualified solicitor role). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
At Burges Salmon, you'll work on high-profile national and international matters, collaborating with expert colleagues in a culture where every voice matters and challenges are owned together.
This is an opportunity for a Legal Director to join Burges Salmon's “First-rate” Legal 500 Construction & Engineering practice, focusing on construction-related disputes including litigation, adjudication and arbitration. The role offers scope to develop business, lead client relationships, support senior associates and help shape the team's continued growth.
The Team
Part of one of the UK's largest construction practices, the Contentious Construction team advises clients across energy and utilities, transport, real estate and infrastructure, nationally and internationally.
Following several recent hires, the contentious offering continues to grow. This senior role will help drive that growth, develop the team's market profile and support talented lawyers across the practice.
The team supports clients through complex disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, mediation, expert determination and strategic project advice.
Led by Partner, Jessica Evans, the team offers expert support within a first-class Construction Disputes practice.
Working across Bristol, Edinburgh and London, the team offers a collaborative environment where lawyers can develop, contribute and be heard.
What Others Say…
The practice is Band 1 ranked in Chambers and Tier 1 in Legal 500, recognised for complex, high-value work.
The Firm
Burges Salmon offers a professional, progressive environment where quality work, growth, impact and quality of life go hand in hand.
The firm holds Investors in People Platinum Accreditation and has been voted RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for the fifth year running.
Our hybrid working model offers flexible working options to support our lawyers in delivering their best.
What you'll
- Significant experience in complex, high-value construction disputes
- A strong track record of client relationship management, business development and practice growth
- Experience supervising, coaching and developing senior associates and other lawyers
- Strong matter leadership skills and commercial judgement
- A collaborative, inclusive approach and confidence contributing to the team's direction
- SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration
Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
We offer flexible, full-time and part-time working patterns and applications are welcome from all backgrounds and identities.
As a Disability Confident employer, Burges Salmon provides a fully accessible recruitment process.
Get in touch!
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Harding – katie.harding@burges -salmon.com for an informal and confidential conversation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.