Construction Solicitor (non-contentious) 4-8PQE
Reading | Hybrid
£60,000 - £90,000 DOE
We are looking to speak with experience Construction Solicitors to join a nationally recognised top tier firm. You will be advising on complex high value projects on a national scale across various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, commercial development and energy acting for a wide range of clients including developers, project managers, funders, main contractors.
Day to day:
- Collaborate with the Real Estate, Commercial Development and project teams to deliver commercially sound advice.
- Drafting, review and negotiate contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke agreements as well as supporting clients on MF/1 and other standard forms. The role offers exposure to high-value construction and engineering projects, including multi million £ matters.
- Handling project documentation including collateral warranties, appointments, bond, guarantee and novation agreements,
- Advising on a broad range of high-value complex construction and engineering projects across private and regulated sectors. This could include supporting major development and infrastructure work, negotiating complex construction contracts and advising on long term projects that involve significant regional and national investment.
- The work is high profile and span the full lifecycle of projects from inception to completion. .
- Overall, the work is varied, high-value and often nationally significant, spanning private development, complex industrial projects and large-scale regulated infrastructure programmes
The opportunity:
- You’d be joining an award winning and highly regarded construction and engineering team within a top tier law firm. Working on high-quality, complex matters with a broad already established client base.
- This firm is known for support their employees throughout their career, allowing them to progress through personal professional development plans as well as offering structured learning and development programmes. You’ll always have the opportunity to try something new or bigger than you’ve done before.
- They also offer flexible working, ideally you’ll be in the office at least 3 days a week, but they appreciate we have life outside of the office and are happy to accommodate a balance that works for both parties.
Extensive benefits package including:
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave: Maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, along with wider support for employees and families throughout key life events.
- Birthday off + extra days annual leave over Christmas and new year + option to buy and sell more
- Wellbeing programmes
About you:
- Ideally 4-8 years PQE in construction law, with a strong focus on non-contentious work. We are open to candidates with both contentious and non-contentious experience, however the role is predominantly non-contentious. Candidates slightly outside this PQE range will also be considered if they have strong relevant experience.
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke agreements, as well as supporting on MF/1 and other standard forms.
- We are looking for a collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues to build strong relationships. You will be proactive, comfortable taking ownership of your work, and keen to continue developing your skills.
- We are also looking for someone who brings ideas and a fresh perspective, and who wants to be part of a supportive team where people are encouraged to progress and develop their careers.
If you’re interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or send contact directly.
