Construction Solicitor

Ortus Group BV; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loan

Descripción de la vacante

Ortus Group is seeking an ambitious Construction Associate in London to handle a diverse caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters. The role offers exposure to adjudications, TCC proceedings, and drafting of key construction documentation, with opportunities for client development in a collaborative, high-performing team.

You will work with experienced partners, manage your own cases, and benefit from a hybrid working model in a leading City practice with excellent progression

Formación

• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters efficiently and deliver exceptional client service.
• Interest in business development and networking.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a growing practice.
• Insurance law experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Applications from City, regional, national or specialist boutique firms welcomed.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with partners while managing your own caseload across a broad range of construction matters.
• Advise on contentious matters including adjudications, TCC proceedings, disputes, and delay/extension claims.
• Draft and negotiate non-contentious documents such as JCT contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees and bonds.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development within the practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, practical advice across real estate work.

Conocimientos

Construction experience - contentious

Construction experience - non-contenti

Drafting construction documentation

Client relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Business development

Collaborative approach

Descripción del empleo

Associate – Construction (Contentious & Non-Contentious)

London | Hybrid Working

PQE - 1 - 3 Years

Ortus Group has been exclusively retained by a leading City law firm to appoint an ambitious Construction Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate practice. Let me tell you more.......

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative and well-established construction team acting for an impressive portfolio of developers, housebuilders, commercial clients, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, contractors and construction professionals.

The role offers exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, making it ideal for a solicitor looking to develop a genuine specialist practice while working alongside recognised experts in the field.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners while managing their own caseload and advising clients across a diverse range of construction matters.

On the contentious side, you will advise on matters including:

• Adjudications under the Construction Act
• Proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC)
• Disputed accounts
• Delay and extension of time claims
• Defective workmanship and materials disputes
• Professional negligence claims

On the non-contentious side, you will be involved in drafting and negotiating:

• JCT building contracts and other construction agreements
• Professional appointments
• Collateral warranties
• Parent company guarantees
• Performance bonds

There will also be opportunities to become involved in wider real estate-related disputes, particularly those affecting developer and housebuilder clients, including land rights, contractual disputes and joint venture arrangements.

The Candidate

The firm is keen to speak with construction solicitors who have experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters and are looking to further their career within a supportive, high-performing team.

You will ideally have:

• Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• The ability to manage matters efficiently and deliver exceptional client service
• A genuine interest in business development and networking
• A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a growing practice

Experience of insurance law would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

Applications are welcomed from candidates currently working within City, regional, national or specialist boutique law firms.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected City practice that offers:

• High-quality and varied construction work
• Direct access to experienced partners
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• A hybrid working model (currently three days in the office and two from home)

The firm offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Season ticket loan

If you're looking to join a thriving construction practice where you'll gain exposure to complex, high-quality work while accelerating your career, we'd be delighted to hear from you.