Partner, Construction Law | Hybrid Role with Generous Leave

Orwins; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cash plan

EAP scheme

Enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly

Salary sacrifice pension

Hybrid working

Free fruit and regular lunches

CSR events and celebrations

People-focused culture

Job summary

Orwins is building its national practice and we are seeking an experienced construction lawyer to join at partner level, bringing expertise, clients and ambition in equal measure.

We operate differently — straightforward, commercially focused and built around long-term client relationships. This role involves leading a national construction group across development, contracting and engineering matters, with a path to grow and shape the team.

Qualifications

• Leading the construction practice with experience across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms) and professional appointments.
• Advising on construction disputes (adjudication, arbitration and litigation) and supporting clients through resolution.
• Collaborating with the property team on development finance, plot sales and development agreements.
• Developing and growing a construction client base with the firm's cross-referral network.

Responsibilities

• Leading the firm\'s construction practice — advising clients across contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts — JCT, NEC and bespoke forms — as well as professional appointments, warranties and security packages.
• Advising on construction disputes — adjudication, arbitration and litigation — and supporting clients through the resolution process.
• Working closely with the property team on development finance, plot sales and development agreements where construction issues arise.
• Developing and growing a construction client base — supported by the firm\'s infrastructure and cross-referral network.

Job description

Orwins is building its national practice and we are seeking an experienced construction lawyer to join at partner level, bringing expertise, clients and ambition in equal measure.

We operate differently — straightforward, commercially focused and built around long-term client relationships. This role involves leading a national construction group across development, contracting and engineering matters, with a path to grow and shape the team.