Construction Lawyer (Partner)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Central London-based law firm is seeking a Construction Partner to expand its practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction law, a client following, and strong networking capabilities. This senior role entails leading teams, managing key client accounts, and contributing to the firm's growth strategy within a supportive culture and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary dependent on experience

Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office

Supportive and open collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Highly experienced Construction Lawyer.
• Ability to promote and generate work.
• Fluency in complex construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead on construction matters and manage junior associates.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Contribute to firm strategy for growth.

Skills

Networking skills

Business development

Team management

Education

Qualified Construction Lawyer

Job description

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.

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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)

Email: [e-mail]

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