Construction Lawyer (Partner)

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent basic salary dependent on experience

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Supportive and collaborative culture

Job summary

Join a leading law firm in Central London as a Construction Partner, where you'll leverage your extensive legal expertise to lead complex construction matters. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive business development and manage client relationships in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a key player in the firm's growth strategy, you will work closely with other partners and contribute to the development of junior associates. If you are a highly experienced Construction Lawyer with a strong client following, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic legal practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in Construction Law and experience in adjudications and arbitrations.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex construction contracts and manage a team of junior associates.
• Drive business development and manage key client accounts.

Skills

Construction Law

Business Development

Networking Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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About the Job

We are exclusively instructed by an ambitious Central London-based law firm, looking for a Construction Partner to join its expanding practice.

The firm is a leading law firm providing specialist advice to corporations and individuals and has an impressive list of clients. The firm has been instructed on large-scale construction matters, including acting for and against construction professionals, employers, and contractors on a mix of transport, engineering, energy, and infrastructure projects in the UK.

The Construction Partner will have a good understanding of complex construction contracts and be able to lead on these matters when appropriate, managing a team of junior associates if required. You will also be required to take the lead on business development opportunities, including managing client relationships and leading key client accounts.

The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge and strong experience in Construction matters, adjudications, arbitrations, and a good working knowledge of the principal standard forms for construction contracts.

As this is a partner/senior opportunity, you will need to possess strong networking skills and the ability to generate leads. A client following is required for this opportunity.

The Candidate

• A highly experienced Construction Lawyer
• Ability to promote and generate work
• Contribute to the overall firm strategy of growth
• Support the development of junior fee earners in the team
• Collaborate with other partners and fee earners in the wider firm

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent basic salary dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office
• Supportive and open collaborative culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Business Development
• Industries: Legal Services, Law Practice, and Staffing and Recruiting