Infrastructure & Projects Associate – Construction Law

DAC Beachcroft; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft in Newcastle is seeking a solicitor to join the Construction & Engineering team. You will work on non-contentious infrastructure projects, draft and negotiate NEC4-based contracts, and support on both public and private sector matters.

The role offers opportunities to lead client meetings, develop fee proposals, manage a case load, supervise paralegals, and contribute to business development while maintaining high standards of service and compliance within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction contracts would be advantageous, but candidates with experience in commercial contracts/projects who are interested in working in infrastructure and projects will be considered.
• A strong academic track record is required.
• Excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to produce work to a high standard.
• Confident with an ability to build strong relationships with clients (internal and external) and third party contacts at all levels.
• Ambition to learn and develop in the role.
• Must be flexible, organised, and self-motivated team player who is able to work within the team to achieve common goals.
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet required deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex construction and engineering contracts, such as NEC4 framework agreements, call-off contracts, consultant appointments and pre-construction service agreements.
• Attend client meetings with partners and/or lead client meetings where appropriate.
• Assist with developing fee proposals and/or tender documents.
• Manage own case load.
• Supervision of paralegals in the team.
• Contribute to practice development and business development activities as appropriate.
• Developing awareness of the firm’s other services and building internal/external networks.

Skills

Construction contracts

Academic excellence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Ambition to learn

Teamwork & organisation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Strong academic track record

Job description

DAC Beachcroft in Newcastle is seeking a solicitor to join the Construction & Engineering team. You will work on non-contentious infrastructure projects, draft and negotiate NEC4-based contracts, and support on both public and private sector matters.

The role offers opportunities to lead client meetings, develop fee proposals, manage a case load, supervise paralegals, and contribute to business development while maintaining high standards of service and compliance within a growing team.