Senior Construction Lawyer

Systech International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm specializing in construction law is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer with at least 15 years of PQE. You will provide both contentious and non-contentious legal services for major international projects. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and the chance to work on diverse projects globally. Flexibility to travel is essential, along with strong collaborative skills. This position allows for remote working while engaging in significant construction work.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration including performance-related bonuses

High-quality and varied workload

Opportunities for international travel

Improved work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction law.
• Experience with DAB’s, Adjudication, Arbitration.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-contentious services such as contract review and project support.
• Support clients on international construction projects, working remotely or on-site.
• Travel to client offices and project sites globally as required.

Skills

SRA England & Wales Qualified Solicitor

Construction Law

Communication in English

Collaboration

Flexibility to travel

Education

15+ years PQE

Job description

Systech Law is seeking to recruit several Senior Construction Lawyers.

Systech Law is an ABS law firm established in 2007. We are construction and engineering specialists with a proven track record of providing high-quality and bespoke solutions on major global construction and infrastructure projects. The practice is a boutique law firm that originates out of the UK, but we are primarily an international business with the majority of our sales linked to major international projects and disputes. It provides both non-contentious services such as contract review/drafting, procurement, project support, and training, as well as contentious services such as mediation, adjudication, dispute boards, arbitration, and litigation. Systech Law is a forward-thinking and innovative law firm that can adapt to meet the demands of its diverse client base. This is reflected in our ability to provide support locally or remotely, depending on what the assignment requires. As a result, the team are afforded the flexibility to work remotely whilst gaining experience on mega projects around the world. They gain the benefit of remote working without sacrificing the quality or variety of work. At Systech Law we are focused on delivering positive outcomes and value for our clients. Therefore, the applicant should expect to be flexible to travel to visit our client offices and projects around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-contentious services such as contract review/drafting, procurement, project support, and training.
• Provide contentious services including mediation, adjudication, dispute boards, arbitration, and litigation.
• Support clients on international construction and infrastructure projects, working remotely or on-site as required.
• Travel to client offices and project sites around the world when required.

Requirements

• SRA England & Wales Qualified Solicitor with 15+ years PQE
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction law
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of DAB’s, Adjudication, Arbitration
• Experience working for contractors or clients on major infrastructure projects including oil and gas
• Prior international experience
• Experience working on projects in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and / or Kuwait (preferred)
• Experience supporting Asian clients (preferred)
• Passionate about delivering outcomes for clients
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Collaborative with a positive attitude
• UK / London based (remote working)
• Needs to be able to work overseas on business trips for up to 3 consecutive weeks per quarter (when required)
• 50 hours per week and additional overtime when required

What we can offer

• Exposure to major international construction, engineering, and energy projects
• High-quality and varied workload
• Competitive remuneration including performance related bonuses
• No expectation to introduce clients, allowing you to focus on deliverables
• A position that reports directly to the Group Head of Systech Law
• Improved work-life balance
• International travel
• An opportunity to support some of the most reputable brands within the construction industry
• An inclusive and diverse environment
• Opportunities to work in the UK, Canada, Middle East, Japan, and Australia