Construction Solicitor 2-5PQE

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An opportunity to join a highly regarded construction practice advising on both contentious and non contentious matters across a diverse client base. This role offers exposure to high value disputes, contract negotiation, and complex construction issues within a collaborative and well respected team.
  • * Opportunity for growth and development
  • * High quality work in a respected and expanding team

About Our Client

Our client is a respected West End firm with a specialist construction offering. Their team is led by a Partner with 15 years of experience across contentious and non contentious construction law, including high value multi party litigation, professional indemnity matters and negotiation of contracts with architects, engineers and consultants.The wider property and construction practice also includes a senior partner with extensive experience advising major corporate occupiers on leasing, acquisitions, development, investment and complex strategic property work, including well known names in the media and entertainment sectors.The firm is known for delivering commercially pragmatic advice, supporting clients across development, engineering, construction, insurance and professional services sectors.

Job Description

You will work closely with partners on a broad mix of construction matters, including:

* Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional appointments, warranties and related documentation

* Advising on defects, delays, variations, payment disputes and professional negligence issues

* Supporting clients through adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation procedures

* Involvement in major commercial, residential and mixed use development projects

The Successful Applicant

* Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 2+ years experience

* Experience in construction law, either contentious, non contentious or a blend of both

* Ability to advise a wide range of stakeholders including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and occupiers

What's on Offer

* A key role within a growing construction practice offering consistent exposure to high quality work

* Close collaboration with experienced partners and senior lawyers across contentious and non contentious matters

* Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to expand

* Strong platform for developing specialist construction expertise within a well regarded West End practice

* Supportive working culture with a commercial, pragmatic approach to client service

Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6948618
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-022026-6948618