Senior Associate, Projects & Construction

TLT LLP; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Job summary

TLT is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team on a hybrid basis from major UK offices. This role suits a construction lawyer with both contentious and non-contentious experience, with opportunities to develop a mixed practice across infrastructure, energy, real estate development and the public sector.

You will handle high-calibre non-contentious and contentious issues, support on tenders, and contribute to client development while

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 PQE and construction experience in a respected PIC team.
• Experience and knowledge of NEC, JCT and FIDIC forms.
• Experience with complex Construction Law matters including delay, disruption, defects, building/fire safety, and payment claims.
• Forward thinker with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, able to manage workloads and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with appetite for business development and keeping up-to-date with developments in the practice area.
• Able to understand client business needs and act in the best interest of the firm and client.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic team player supporting senior fee earners in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Work for high calibre clients on non-contentious and contentious complex contractual issues with Partner support.
• Support clients on energy, infrastructure, highways, research facility, housing and student accommodation projects.
• Advise clients at all stages of the post-contract process.
• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration and Technology and Construction Court proceedings.
• Assist with advising clients on insolvency issues related to construction projects.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients of the firm.
• Develop your skills, knowledge and construction law expertise.
• Delegate to and receive support from Associates, Trainees and Paralegals.
• Support the Partner team on tenders.
• Participate in business development to strengthen the team and firm client base.
• Contribute to team strategic planning and business development.

Skills

Contentious construction

Non-contentious construction

Contract law

Client relationship

Business development

Adjudication/arbitration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)

1-5 PQE

Job description

TLT is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team on a hybrid basis from major UK offices. This role suits a construction lawyer with both contentious and non-contentious experience, with opportunities to develop a mixed practice across infrastructure, energy, real estate development and the public sector.

You will handle high-calibre non-contentious and contentious issues, support on tenders, and contribute to client development while