Newly/recently qualified Construction Lawyer – Essex

Origin Legal; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Essex is seeking a newly or recently qualified lawyer with at least a 6 month construction seat. This opportunity allows you to advise on various construction documentation, working with commercial clients in a supportive and flexible environment. The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and prospects for advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working

Bonus scheme

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 6 month construction seat.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction documentation including contracts and sub-contracts.
• Review and advise on various standard forms such as JCT and NEC.
• Potentially advise on disputes or development work.

Education

Newly/recently qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

Our client are a long established, prestigious Legal 500 rated law firm in the heart of Essex. They provide top quality work and are completely committed to work life balance and flexible working. They offer fantastic prospects for advancement, top market rate salaries and a bonus scheme that pays between 10-20% of fees over three times salary.

They now wish to add to their already hugely successful construction team, that is both Legal 500 and Chambers recommended.

They have an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified lawyer with at least a 6 month construction seat.

Responsibilities

• You will advise their clients on Construction documentation including contracts, sub-contracts, collateral warranties, professional appointments, and bonds.
• This includes advising on many different standard forms such as JCT and NEC, together with bespoke documentation.
• Depending on your background, you may also advise on disputes or other development work.
• The firm acts for developers, consultants, main contractors, and specialist subcontractors; work largely on commercial buildings and blocks of apartments, with core clients who regularly provide repeat work.

Qualifications

• Newly/recently qualified lawyer with at least a 6 month construction seat.

About the Firm

Our client are Legal 500 and Chambers recommended as one of East Anglia’s leading law firms. A construction specialist is sought by a long established regional heavyweight that has grown substantially over recent years to almost 300 staff.