Construction Lawyer (Partner)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Construction Partner to join its expanding practice. The role involves managing large construction matters and business development opportunities. Candidates should have strong networking skills and a following of clients. This position comes with an excellent salary and flexible working conditions, including hybrid options.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary dependent on experience

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Highly experienced Construction Lawyer with a strong understanding of complex construction contracts.
• Proven ability to promote and generate work.
• Experience in supporting the growth strategy of a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead on large-scale construction matters managing a team of junior associates.
• Drive business development opportunities and manage key client accounts.
• Collaborate with partners to achieve firm growth.

Skills

Construction Law expertise

Client relationship management

Business development

Networking skills

Job description

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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 with an impressive list of clients. The firm has been instructed large-scale construction matters, across a diverse 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 the 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.

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)

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.