Legal Director / Partner - Construction

Errington Legal; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Director/Partner to lead a dynamic construction team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse range of construction matters, providing both contentious and non-contentious legal advice. The firm boasts an enviable reputation and ambitious growth plans, making it an exciting opportunity for a seasoned lawyer with over 10 years PQE. With hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

25+ or 30 days holiday

Long Service holiday award

Private Healthcare - BUPA

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Staff Profit Share

Life Assurance - 4 x salary

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Electric car scheme

Agile Working Policy

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE with experience in construction law and client management.
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing specialist construction team in a reputable law firm.
• Advise on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Skills

Construction Law

Contentious Construction Matters

Non-Contentious Construction Matters

Dispute Resolution

Client Management

Education

10+ years PQE

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

Are you looking to lead a growing specialist construction team?

Legal Director / Partner - Construction - Bristol with hybrid working

Client

A full service, top 100 UK, forward thinking law firm, with ambitious growth plans.

Role

• This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to lead a growing team in a firm which enjoys an enviable reputation.
• Advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Providing project support advice for the firm's real estate/corporate/other departments.

You

• Will ideally have an existing local/regional client base to transfer and be ready to grow the practice.
• A mixed non-contentious and contentious skill set (specialists in either also considered).
• 10+ years PQE with experience across a broad range of construction matters.
• Knowledge of the main standard form construction contracts, in particular JCT/NEC.
• Experience of non-contentious/Transactional construction advice and contentious advice regarding typical dispute resolution forums.

Benefits include:

• 25+ or 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service.
• Long Service holiday award.
• Private Healthcare - BUPA.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee).
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share).
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Electric car scheme.
• Agile Working Policy.

For further information and a confidential discussion please contact [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.