Senior Construction Consultant

Harper James; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A national commercial law firm is seeking a Senior Construction Consultant to join their Commercial Property Team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction matters. Responsibilities include advising clients on contracts, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with project teams. This role offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Great quality work

Accelerated professional development

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in construction law.
• Experience with JCT, NEC, FIDIC contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial property developments.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction contracts and documentation.
• Draft and negotiate various legal documents.
• Provide legal support throughout project stages.
• Collaborate with teams on construction risk.
• Manage client relationships effectively.

Skills

Advising on construction contracts

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Legal support on projects

Managing client relationships

Job description

Senior Construction Consultant

We are looking for a Senior Construction Consultant (8+ years PQE) to support our Commercial Property Team on a part time basis. This role is ideal for a solicitor with extensive experience in non-contentious construction matters. You will work on a diverse range of projects for clients across multiple sectors, including drafting, negotiating, and amending various construction contracts, as well as providing legal support on projects.

About Harper James

Harper James is a national commercial law firm designed to support entrepreneurial businesses from start-up to exit. We aspire to disrupt the model for which legal services are provided to businesses. The firm’s innovative approach to delivering highly tailored and accessible legal advice is considered genuinely different to the establishment.

Harper James was founded in 2014 and continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This financial year, more than 150 people will support more than 4,000 businesses and our turnover will exceed £14.5m. We expect to double in size over the next 2 years.

What we are looking for

• Advise clients on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and related documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate collateral warranties, third party rights schedules, and letters of reliance for commercial property developments.
• Prepare and negotiate professional appointments for design and consultancy teams (architects, engineers, project managers, etc.).
• Provide strategic legal advice to commercial property teams and clients at all project stages, from procurement to completion.
• Collaborate with colleagues in commercial property and corporate advising on construction risk and due diligence.
• Support transactional work, including development agreements, and sale and purchase transactions, advising on construction aspects.
• Manage relationships with clients and an ability to deliver practical and commercial solutions.

What we can offer you

• Great quality work supporting forward thinking and innovate business ranging from start-ups and beyond.
• The opportunity for you to be part of a fast-growing business that is leading innovation in the legal service sector with accelerated professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rate.

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