CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATE 2-5 PQE (HIGHLY COLLEGIATE MEDIUM SIZED CITY FIRM)

Ziegler Consulting Associates; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and supportive construction team at a renowned City law firm that values collaboration and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse residential and commercial projects, providing legal expertise to contractors, developers, and architects. With a collegiate environment, you will be empowered with responsibility and autonomy, ensuring your contributions are valued. The firm, recognized for its commitment to purpose and people, seeks a construction lawyer with 2-5 years of experience to thrive in a dynamic and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of non-contentious and contentious construction work.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related documentation.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Building Safety Fund

Education

Law Degree

Post-Qualification Experience

Job description

Join a Friendly and Supportive Construction Team at a Renowned City Law Firm

We are seeking to add a talented construction lawyer to our highly regarded City law firm, renowned for its collegiate environment and supportive culture. The successful candidate will join a busy, thriving team within a larger real estate practice comprising over 20 lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a diverse caseload of predominantly non-contentious and some contentious construction work.
2. Draft and negotiate a comprehensive range of construction documentation, including contracts, professional appointments, development agreements, agreements for lease, guarantees, bonds, and collateral warranties.
3. Assist with Building Safety Fund and Developer Remediation Contract matters; experience or interest in these areas is desirable but not essential.

Work Scope and Collaboration

The team handles both residential and commercial construction projects, acting for contractors, developers, architects, and high-net-worth individuals. The work is varied and dynamic. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, mutual support, and cross-referrals with other departments such as real estate and property litigation. Lawyers are empowered with responsibility, autonomy, and the resources needed for professional growth.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a construction lawyer with 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in construction law. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those considering a return to private practice from in-house roles, Australian and New Zealand qualified lawyers practicing in the UK for at least 12 months, and regional lawyers interested in working for a London-based firm.

About the Firm

The firm is B Corp certified, reflecting its commitment to purpose, people, and profit. It is one of the few UK law firms with this certification, exemplifying its values and culture.

Contact

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Richard in strict confidence at [e-mail].