Lawyer - Projects and Construction

William Fry; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

William Fry is seeking a senior associate for our Dublin Projects & Construction team. The role involves advising on complex construction, energy, infrastructure and procurement matters across commercial development, residential, transport and M&A related projects.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, engage with major clients, and collaborate with departments such as Real Estate, Banking and Corporate. A minimum of 5 years PQE and a client-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house team.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate construction contracts (RIAI, NEC).
• Experience across energy infrastructure, projects and major developments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on construction-related legal issues, procurement, disputes and project financing.
• Draft and negotiate key contracts and agreements for diverse project types.
• Engage in Ireland's large construction projects with Irish and global clients.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Construction contracts drafting

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Title: Senior Associate

Department: Projects and Construction

The Team

William Fry is seeking a dedicated and ambitious senior lawyer to join our dynamic Projects & Construction team at our Dublin office. This team provides expert advice on a wide range of construction, energy, infrastructure, and procurement matters. In this role, you will engage in a variety of complex transactions across diverse sectors including commercial development, residential projects, infrastructure, transport, and energy. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with other departments, such as Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate, on construction-related aspects of transactions, disputes, development projects, financing, refinancing, and M&A transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, and supportive team and work with a broad client base while contributing to the firm's ongoing success.

The Role

In this role you will be responsible for

• Providing advice on a variety of construction-related legal issues, including project procurement, disputes, project management, mid-stream issues like extensions of time (EOT) and claims, negotiation of construction contracts, and agreements related to project financing and development, as well as construction elements in M&A transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating key contracts and agreements for diverse project types.
• Participating in some of Ireland's largest and most complex construction projects, engaging with large Irish and global clients, including developers, contractors, and funders.

The Person

• You have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) within a reputable law firm or in-house legal team, with a focus on construction, energy infrastructure, and/or other major projects.
• You are proficient in drafting and negotiating construction contracts (especially RIAI, NEC, and professional appointments) and related documents, with a solid understanding of market requirements.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• You are client focused and have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• You are interested in mentoring and developing junior lawyers on the team.

About us

William Fry is a leading Irish corporate law firm with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, New York and San Francisco. We have over 350 legal and tax professionals and over 500 staff. Our experts are consistently ranked as top tier by all international legal directories.

Our promise

At William Fry we bring our clients a quality of thinking that goes beyond technical excellence – an instinct for seeing what others do not. We examine every angle to uncover opportunity hiding within complexity – with a depth of leading specialists who understand business as well as law. We are relentless in finding a way for our clients to succeed, helping them to see around corners, navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our will to win is matched only by that of our clients.

Our purpose

Our people are driven by finding a way for our clients to succeed. This is the defining principle by which we work. Our clients are, and always will be, at the centre of everything we do. The relationships we build, the challenges we help solve, and the value we create for our clients is what drives us.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

William Fry is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives, experiences and skills our people bring to our firm and our clients.

Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.

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