What training and support has Systech given you?

I joined Systech two months after finishing my postgraduate degree in law, so it goes without saying I appreciated all the support I could get in my early days with the firm. From day one my colleagues have helped me grow my legal and commercial understanding of construction matters through seminars, round table discussions and most importantly, by giving me responsibility for a wide variety of work.

Furthermore, Systech has given me the support I need to progress in the legal profession, by allowing me to study and sit the SQE examinations while working, so that I can qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

What words of advice would you offer someone thinking of working for Systech?

If you are approaching Systech as someone with a legal background, then you need to have an open mind. Given lawyers usually qualify to practice in a single jurisdiction, often we have a hesitancy when confronted with the prospect of stepping outside of our comfort zones to work in a different jurisdiction. It is important that you are open to the prospect of working across the world in client facing positions.

What is the culture like?

Given the client-facing nature of much of my time with Systech, I have seen that there is often a very positive collective mentality among the Systech team on each project. From a wider perspective, the nature of the business means that there is a relatively horizontal relationship between all Systech staff, which makes bringing questions and queries to your colleagues much less daunting.

How has working for Systech helped you achieve your career goals?

I studied law in Scotland and so had a limited knowledge of English construction law matters and was not qualified to practice in England or Wales. Working for Systech, has allowed me to develop my commercial understanding of construction matters, and expand my understanding of a niche practice area and ultimately I will qualify in England and Wales.