Senior Construction Lawyer Permanent or FTC

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the City of London is seeking a lawyer with 5+ years of experience in construction law to join their specialized team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing standard form contracts and will be adept at handling complex agreements. This firm emphasizes career growth and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Opportunities for business development and mentoring junior lawyers are available.

Qualifications

• Proven construction law expertise with a focus on both UK and international projects.
• Experience with bespoke agreements and complex due diligence exercises.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on construction law and standards.
• Prepare and advise on multiple kinds of contracts.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, EPC)

Experience in construction law

Ability to manage and supervise junior members

Client management and business development

Education

5+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

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 5pqe+ with previous experience of working within a construction team or housing practice. You may either be looking for a permanent or fixed term contract appointment.

A good working knowledge of the various std 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 , Equity and 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.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.