Projects, Development Construction Lawyer FTC or Permanent

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipson Lloyd-Jones, a leading UK and international law firm, invites applications for a construction lawyer with 7+ PQE to join its specialist team.

You will handle projects from procurement through contracting, with exposure to JCT, NEC and EPC forms, large-scale due diligence, and bespoke development arrangements. The firm offers flexible location, opportunities for BD, strong progression, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ years' PQE in construction or housing practice.
• Excellent knowledge of standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, EPC) and their amendments.
• Experience running matters, supervising junior members and managing a varied workload.
• Willingness to undertake bespoke agreements, large due diligence, and development arrangements.
• Interest or experience in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction matters from inception to delivery, ensuring client needs are met.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and support staff.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts and development agreements.
• Lead or contribute to business development activities and client relationship management.

Skills

Project management

File management

Team supervision

Job description

THE FIRM

A leading UK and international law firm.

THE ROLE

In the firm's specialist team which provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry.

Clients include private and public institutions, property owners and investors, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.

The team is involved with projects from the outset and works with clients to shape their procurement and contracting strategies.

Agreements they help to prepare can be based upon standard form contracts or on bespoke agreements, tailored to meet any project's requirements.

They vary from project specific EPC and EPCM contracts to multi-party and partnering working arrangements, and encompass NEC and traditional JCT contracts.

The team also has extensive experience of advising on risks in live schemes, including preventing the failure of construction projects.

Much of the focus is in the UK but they also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with our network of trusted international law firms and consultants where appropriate.

THE CANDIDATE

The construction team seeks a lawyer 7pqe+ with previous experience of working within a construction team or housing practice. The firm is happy to hire on a FTC or permanent basis, and the location can be flexible.

A good working knowledge of the various standard form contracts and appointments, including JCT, NEC and EPC forms, their standard amendments and market norms is ideal, as is a willingness to take on more bespoke, complex agreements, large scale due diligence exercises and/or typical development arrangements with appropriate supervision.

Investor and/or housing and accommodation experience would be particularly welcome.

There will be opportunities to develop know how and to become involved with BD.

Experience of running matters, organising files and managing a varied workload is a requirement paired with the ability to work well with and supervise and nurture more junior members of the team.

The role offers significant career progression opportunities for the right candidate, where the sky is the only limit.

This firm prioritises Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and it is at the heart of everything they do.

They actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds.

They are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard.