Construction Legal Director / Partner

IDEX Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm is looking for a senior construction solicitor to lead their Bristol team. This position offers the chance to shape the construction practice with support from a national group. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a proven ability to manage client relationships. Relocation assistance is available, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Relocation package

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Ideally over 10 years PQE with experience in either contentious or non-contentious construction law.
• Adept at building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ambitious, driven and looking to take charge of their career.
• Keen to grow a high-performing specialist construction team in Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and leadership of the Bristol construction team with support from the national group.
• Tailor the role to specialist interests while maintaining a blended skill-set.
• Build and manage client relationships and contribute to strategic growth of the practice.

Skills

Client relationship management

Contentious construction law

Non-contentious construction law

Leadership

Strategic growth

Job description

Overview

An established and forward-thinking UK law firm is expanding its national Construction practice and seeking to make a senior strategic hire for Construction in Bristol. This is a rate and exciting opportunity to shape and grow a regional construction presence for a national team that already has a strong reputation across London, the East of England, and beyond. The firm is keen to hear from senior construction solicitors who are open to relocation for the opportunity of Partnership and true autonomy in building a team around you.

The position is available at either Director or Equity Partnership level. This senior construction hire will play a key role in building and leading the construction team in Bristol, with support from an established and highly ranked national group. The role can be tailored to suit specialists in either contentious or non-contentious construction law, though a blended skill-set is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and leadership of the Bristol construction team with support from the national group. Tailor the role to specialist interests (contentious or non-contentious) while maintaining a blended skill-set to support client requirements. Build and manage client relationships and contribute to strategic growth of the practice in the region.

Qualifications

• Ideally over 10 years PQE with experience in either contentious or non-contentious construction law
• Adept at building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ambitious, driven and looking to take charge of their career
• Keen to grow a high-performing specialist construction team in Bristol

Relocation & Benefits

In order to support the relocation of you (and any family) the firm is willing to offer a relocation package to assist with moving costs/relocation fees. The amount on offer is open due to this being a key strategic hire.

In addition, you'll be offered a hugely competitive salary and benefits package if Legal Director level, or bespoke remuneration equity offer for Partners.

How to Apply

If you wish to have a confidential off-the-record chat, please contact Emma Dell-Bovi for more information.

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