Construction Senior Associate

Taylor Root; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced construction lawyers to join their Birmingham office. This role involves providing top-tier legal advice across a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The firm is recognized for its exceptional service to an enviable client base, including developers and public sector bodies. As part of a national team, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects and collaborate closely with colleagues across the UK. If you are passionate about construction law and eager to contribute to a firm's success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years in non-contentious construction law.
• Excellent technical skills and strong client focus.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on construction-related procurement and asset management.
• Providing due diligence support for real estate and corporate teams.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.

Skills

Construction Law

Client Relationship Management

Procurement Advice

Project Management

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Construction is central to our client law firm's business. Their award-winning construction practice is recognised as a leader in the construction legal field, adept at handling landmark national infrastructure projects and complex regeneration deals. The firm's work spans globally, wherever clients are active.

The national offering includes a comprehensive service for all contentious and non-contentious construction/engineering-related matters, from initial structuring and procurement advice to setting up contracts, appointments, joint ventures, and development agreements. The firm also provides backup specialists in employment, energy, property, and tax. Contentious work involves active project management assistance to troubleshoot problems before they become formal disputes and resolving disputes through adjudication, litigation, arbitration, or ADR if formal proceedings are unavoidable.

The firm integrates with colleagues in real estate, tax, planning, procurement, energy, and sustainability. The team combines legal excellence, commercial acumen, and an impressive track record with a deep understanding of the construction industry. Many team members are ranked as experts and leading practitioners by Chambers UK and the Legal 500.

Work Environment:

The team's specialist construction lawyers in the Birmingham office offer top-quality advice to an enviable client base across the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Clients include developers, contractors, Registered Providers, and public sector bodies. The firm collaborates closely with colleagues in other UK offices to meet client needs. The national construction team is comparable in size to any other UK law firm, enabling advice on major projects nationwide. The firm remains committed to the region and is proud of its work on high-profile projects in the Midlands and nationally. The firm seeks high-quality construction lawyers passionate about their local regions, who share its ambition and want to be part of its continued success story both nationally and locally.

Role Responsibilities:

• Advising clients including regional and national contractors and developers, local and central government departments, registered providers in the commercial/private and public sectors.
• Providing construction-related procurement advice to public sector clients.
• Advising on all aspects of development through design and construction.
• Advising on asset management contracts and maintenance contracts.
• Advising on decarbonisation projects including SHDF and HUG funded schemes.
• Advising on infrastructure projects.
• Advising publicly funded housing organisations on development schemes and asset management arrangements.
• Providing construction due diligence support to real estate, corporate, and banking teams on acquisitions and disposals.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.
• Participating actively in marketing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate.
• Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' experience in non-contentious construction (candidates with mixed contentious and non-contentious experience are encouraged to apply).
• Excellent technical skills.
• Strong client focus and service delivery.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Commercial awareness.
• Credibility.
• Methodical, disciplined, and organized approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent academic record.

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