At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise and negotiate contracts in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: Renowned construction practice with a focus on non-contentious work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with opportunities to travel and develop your career.
- Why this job: Join a busy team and make a real impact in diverse sectors.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in construction law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a highly regarded construction practice recognised for their non-contentious work, supporting clients across sectors such as advertising and marketing, retail, hospitality, leisure, and both large-scale residential and commercial development. They are now looking to recruit a senior associate into their busy team.
Work will include:
- Advising on, drafting and negotiating amendments to standard form building contracts such as JCT, FIDIC and NEC including associated collateral warranties/third party rights, performance bonds and parent company guarantees.
- Drafting and negotiating both industry form (JCT, RIBA, RICS) and bespoke consultant appointments and subcontracts.
- Due diligence reviews of collateral warranty/third party rights packages for commercial tenants.
- Inputting into construction aspects of agreements for lease and licences to alter for commercial tenants.
- Drafting and negotiating commercial fit-out contracts, novation agreements, letters of intent and pre-construction services agreements.
You will ideally demonstrate:
- 5+ year’s post-qualification experience in a Construction team.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills as well as strong attention to detail.
- An ambitious, proactive, commercial, responsive attitude.
- A keen interest in developing your marketing and business development skills and support your team with wider business development and growth of the northern offices.
- Experience of acting for tenants in relation to office moves is preferred.
- Comfortable with taking responsibility for work output and dealing directly with clients.
- A team player who is keen to support others to learn and who is keen to learn and develop their own skills.
- An appetite to travel to the other offices on a regular basis.
Please apply with a copy of your up to date CV today.
Senior Associate in London employer: Balfour Lewis
Join a highly regarded construction practice that values collaboration and professional growth, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the northern region. With a strong focus on non-contentious work across diverse sectors, employees benefit from comprehensive training, mentorship opportunities, and a culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. This role not only allows you to engage with high-profile clients but also supports your ambitions in business development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
