Construction Law In Central London (Hybrid Working) - Central London, England

Ten-Percent.Co.Uk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Career progression

High-quality specialist work

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Ten-Percent.Co.Uk seeks a construction and development finance solicitor to join its Central London office, with hybrid working and some weekly office attendance near Liverpool Street. Ideal candidates will have 3–7 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law and/or real estate finance, with experience in development finance and lender-side transactions.

The firm offers salaries from £70,000 to £80,000, private health and life insurance, and clear opportunities for career progression within a

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law and/or real estate finance
• Experience in property development finance and lender-side transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client-handling skills
• Experience reviewing construction contracts, appointments and collateral warranties

Responsibilities

• Act for lenders financing property development and construction projects
• Advise on construction packages underpinning developments
• Advise on related finance and security arrangements
• Review and negotiate construction contracts, professional appointments and warranties
• Identify construction-related risks from a lender's perspective
• Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Provide clear, commercial, and solution-focused advice to clients
• Liaise directly with lender clients and other advisers
• Support the development of the firm's offering across construction, development finance and secured lending
• Maintain excellent client service standards and build long-term client relationships
• Contribute to business development and growth of the department
• Ensure compliance with SRA, AML and internal regulatory requirements

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Real estate finance

Lender-side transactions

Contract negotiation

Drafting & analysis

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Construction Law in Central London (Hybrid Working) (JO10257)

Overview

Reference JO10257

Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Central London

Job Type Permanent

A Central London firm is looking for a construction and development finance solicitor to work at their office located a short walk from Liverpool Street Underground Station. Ideally, they are looking for a solicitor with between 3 and 7 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law and/or real estate finance. There will be scope for hybrid working with plenty of remote working but some weekly office attendance will be required.

Key requirements for this role are experience in the following:

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 3-7 years' PQE with a strong background in non-contentious construction law and/or real estate finance
• Experience in property development finance and construction-related documentation
• Experience acting for lenders on development funding and secured lending transactions
• Sound technical knowledge with strong commercial and financial awareness
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Strong client-handling skills with a commercial, business-focused mindset

The role will include (but not be limited to):

Key Responsibilities

• Acting primarily for lenders funding property development and construction projects
• Advising on the construction package underpinning property developments
• Advising on associated finance and security arrangements
• Reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, professional appointments and collateral warranties
• Identifying and advising on construction-related risks from a lender's perspective
• Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Providing clear, commercial, and solution-focused advice to clients
• Liaising directly with lender clients and other professional advisers
• Supporting the development of the firm's offering across construction, development finance and secured lending
• Maintaining excellent client service standards and building long-term client relationships
• Contributing to business development initiatives and the wider growth of the department
• Ensuring compliance with SRA, AML, and internal regulatory requirements

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive remuneration, with salaries starting from £70,000 for solicitors with 3-5 years' PQE and £80,000 for those with 5-7 years' PQE, depending on experience
• Benefits including private health insurance and life insurance
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing team
• High-quality specialist work for a strong and diverse client base
• A supportive, collegiate, and commercially focused working environment

The role will be full-time and permanent.