Non-contentious Construction lawyer 2+ years’ PQE BRISTOL

Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a non-contentious Construction lawyer with at least 2 years PQE to join a dynamic team in Bristol. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts and offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth in managing client relationships. The firm has a strong reputation in the residential development sector and works with various public sector clients on infrastructure projects. This position provides a platform to enhance your skills in a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years post-qualification experience (PQE) in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Ability to manage and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on construction and engineering contracts.
• Attend and lead client meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Knowledge of construction contracts

Marketing and business development skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2+ years PQE in construction law

Job description

Commercial law firm in Bristol is seeking to recruit a non-contentious Construction lawyer of 2 or more years’ PQE. The team has developed a strong client base and secure pipeline of work in the infrastructure and projects sector. They have also built up an exceptional reputation in the residential development sector and is on national panels with a number of top name house builders. The team also acts for developers, funders, central government, local government and a number of NHS Trusts.Infrastructure and projects is a growth area that the team is focused on developing and forms a key part of the team's strategy going forward. The team has a strong public sector client base through which it has developed specialist experience in transport projects (road, rail and buses), flood defence projects and NHS projects. This role offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team specialising in the construction and engineering aspects of infrastructure projects with the opportunity to gain experience in managing and developing client relationships.

Specific responsibilities of the role include working closely with partners in the team to draft, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex construction and engineering contracts, such as framework agreements, call-off contracts, consultant appointments and pre-construction service agreements, based on NEC4 standard forms, as well as bespoke forms of contracts. You will also be given the opportunity to attend client meetings with partners and/or leading client meetings where appropriate. You will also assist with marketing and business development initiatives of the team.