Construction Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Season ticket loan

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor in Construction Law for a City-based role. The candidate will handle non-contentious construction matters with a focus on drafting and negotiating contracts, development agreements and procurement issues.

A minimum of 4 years PQE and private practice background is preferred, with a strong emphasis on business development and client networking. The role offers hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path to senior client

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years non-contentious construction experience.
• Recent experience in private practice preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, client‑focussed and business‑minded.
• Comfortable networking and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Run independent files day to day from start to finish.
• Manage complex construction transactions and negotiations.
• Draft and review building contracts, project agreements and security documents.
• Maintain strong client relationships and advise on procurement matters.
• Provide guidance on construction law issues including payment, variations and delays.
• Follow firm policies and departmental procedures.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Client management

Business development

Networking

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Our client based in the heart of the City, recognised within the Legal 500 are seeking to add a Senior Associate Solicitor within the area of Construction Law. Minimum of 4 years+ PQE. Hybrid working, private healthcare and life assurance are some of the many benefits on offer.

Due to expansion, our client is seeking an ambitious non-contentious construction solicitor, someone with confidence in advising and negotiating construction contracts, have enthusiasm for business development and networking. Clients include developers, funders, contractors, construction consultants and local authorities.

Responsibilities for this Construction Solicitor role:

• Be responsible for running independent files day to day in full
• Able to manage complex transactions
• Drafting and reviewing construction contracts, project agreements and security documents e.g building contracts and development agreements
• Have good client relationship management
• Able to advise on matters pertaining to construction procurement
• Be able to advise on matters concerning construction law (including key provisions, implied terms, certification, payment, variations, completion and delay, liquidated damages, extensions of time, loss and expense, standard insurance requirements and defects).
• Have a good understanding of procuring developments is desired
• Be able to follow the firms policies and departmental procedures

Specification for this Construction Solicitor role:

• Have a minimum of 4 years non-contentious construction experience
• Have been working recently in private practice
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Is proactive in their approach
• Enjoys networking and developing relationships
• Have working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts is advantageous
• Have a good understanding of how building contracts, professional appointments and collateral warranty agreements fit in with development agreements, development agreements for lease and funding arrangements

Benefits for this Construction Solicitor role vacancy:

• Competitive salary plus a very generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Season ticket loan
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme

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