Job Vacancy Details
Construction Partner
Private Practice
Edinburgh
Permanent
Updated June 18, 2008
Semple Fraser's established Construction team is seeking to recruit a partner with the vision and drive to develop its ability to provide construction law services to its target market.
You will be working closely with the Construction Group Head, and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the further development and implementation of the Group's strategy.
Who we're looking for
Given the experience and leadership skills required, you are likely to be a partner looking for career growth or a senior associate with demonstrable talent and ambition.
The successful candidate will be a highly competent and success-oriented construction lawyer who will bring enthusiasm, confidence and leadership skills to the development of the practice and to the provision of support to colleagues in the firm.
You will lead business development activities in order to develop and expand the firm's client base. Necessary qualities will be the vision, ability and desire to develop and further enhance the reputation of the Construction Group in the market.
As fee income increases, you will be expected to add to team strength and depth by recruiting additional specialists.
About our client
The firm has grown rapidly since it was established almost 17 years ago: in each of the last three years it has experienced 20% plus growth in its annual fee income.
Semple Fraser's solicitors have acquired a reputation for their expert sector understanding and, as a consequence, their ability to add value to their clients as strategic partners.
"Semple Fraser is well equipped to handle a variety of issues from numerous angles. It services developers, main and subcontractors, professional consultants and financial institution funder clients throughout the construction process. Close collaboration with the firm's commercial property department on non-contentious shopping centre and retail investment acquisition work is a specialism, attracting an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients such as Tesco" - Chambers, 2007.
All Semple Fraser partners are equity partners.
What's on offer
Semple Fraser recognises the contribution made by its employees to the success of the Firm by offering a very competitive reward package. To start with, they offer competitive salaries in the upper quartile for the sector.
In addition, an annual cash bonus plan provides an opportunity for generating significant extra financial reward, together with a structured means of developing your career with the Firm.
They also have highly competitive arrangements in place for:
• Pension
• Private Health Care
• Life insurance
The reward package at partner level is equally competitive and designed to provide significant incentives for high-level performance.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0131-243 2980.
Job Ref: 12885188
Your application will be sent to Sarah Leighton.
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