Contentious Construction Solicitor (Partner)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is looking for a Contentious Construction Partner or Head of Construction to drive the growth of their construction department. Candidates with over 8 years PQE and a solid client base are encouraged to apply for this opportunity that promises autonomy and an excellent salary package.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Enhanced benefits package

Car parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years PQE and existing partner status.
• Excellent track record in winning work.
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the contentious construction team.
• Manage your own caseload of matters.
• Contribute to firm business development.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relations

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor with minimum 8 years PQE

Job description

2025 now needs for this to be the year that shapes and changes your career for the better. I am currently recruiting for a Contentious Construction Partner or even a Head of Construction to join a leading National Law firm based remotely from home. This is an opportunity to join a like-minded group of forward thinking and entrepreneurial Partners to assist in the ongoing growth strategy of the law firm. On offer is a starting salary of at least £150,000 dependant on your experience and this will increase in line with any following you may have. To apply or to register your interest please call Penny on 0121 454 1004 and quote Job Ref: 9249

THE ROLE:
With a clear and focused strategy to grow and develop over the next three years, this leading law firm is experiencing some significant growth and has made a number of key hires in a number of areas. The construction team is looking to further develop their property offerings and they have the capacity to hire a senior level candidate to continue the ongoing success the contentious construction team has achieved recently. Upon joining you will be offered the scope and autonomy to further develop and build the construction department along with running your own caseload of matters. With an excellent pedigree you will contribute to the business in terms of billings, as well as ideas on how to develop the practice further.

THE CANDIDATE:
Offering a range of contentious construction services to a variety of clients, you will ideally boost a minimum of 8 years PQE and be a partner in your existing/current firm. You will be a highly driven and focused individual and have an excellent track record of winning work and business development. You will be well thought of by your clientele and positioned well to receive future instructions from them. The role has a high level of autonomy and you will be the type of individual who will thrive in this type of environment. A following is essential for this role along with a real passion to develop a successful career within this area of law. As the appointed Head of Construction you will be expected have a proven track record of mentoring and supervising members of the team.

THE FIRM:
If you're currently frustrated at the lack of focus and direction at your current firm and in need of new opportunity where you can progress your career to the next level? Then this could be the perfect role for you to really further enhance your skills and experience within construction law. If you would like a confidential discussion prior to sending your CV please do feel free to contact me in the strictest of confidence on either 0121 454 1004 or alternatively if out of hours is easier please do call me on my mobile on 07779 613717.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This firm offer excellent basic salaries along with a competitive bonus scheme which is linked to individual, team and firm performance as well as an enhanced benefits package which offers car parking.

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