Construction Partner

Sellick Partnership; Reading; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Equity opportunity

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking a Construction Partner in Reading to focus on non-contentious construction work. The role sits alongside a disputes team for contentious matters.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Construction Partner or Senior Associate ready for partnership, with strong client relationships, business development and mentoring skills. Hybrid working and an equity path are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Senior-level or Legal Director aiming for partnership.
• Commercially minded with strong relationship-building skills.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters, including contracts such as JCT/NEC/FIDIC.
• Draft and negotiate construction documentation, appointments, and collateral warranties.
• Support Real Estate and Corporate teams on complex transactions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to BD
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Client relationship building

Business development

Mentoring junior lawyers

Commercial awareness

Job description

Construction Partner (Non-Contentious) | Reading | £95,000 - £125,000 + Equity Opportunity

A highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked national law firm is seeking a Construction Partner to join its established team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Partner or a Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership. The role focuses exclusively on non-contentious construction work, with all contentious matters handled by a specialist Disputes team.

The role will include:

• Advising on non-contentious construction matters, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation, professional appointments and collateral warranties.
• Supporting Real Estate and Corporate teams on complex transactions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Playing an active role in business development and the continued growth of the team.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced Construction Partner or a Senior Associate/Legal Director ready for the next step.
• Have strong experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Be commercially minded with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Enjoy business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary of £95,000 - £125,000, 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, an excellent benefits package, hybrid working and a genuine opportunity to progress to equity.

we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.