Senior Construction Solicitor
Senior Construction Solicitor (8+ years PQE) sought 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.
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.
The bottom line
- This is an opportunity to play a fundamental part in the growth of the construction practice.
- Work where and when you want.
- An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- 33 days holiday, including public holidays FTE.
- Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year FTE.
- Private Healthcare
- Death in service benefit.
- Access to our electric car scheme.
- Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.
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