Associate/Senior Associate - Construction & Engineering in West Bromwich

Overview

This role is based in our Bristol office and is part of the Construction & Engineering team. The non-contentious Construction & Engineering team has a strong client base across infrastructure, projects, residential development, and public sector work (developers, funders, central and local government, NHS Trusts). Infrastructure and projects is a growth area, with specialist experience in transport projects, flood defence, and NHS projects. Progression within the role is encouraged and guided by experienced senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with partners to draft, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex construction and engineering contracts, including framework agreements, call-off contracts, consultant appointments and pre-construction service agreements, based on NEC4 standard forms and bespoke contracts.
• Attending client meetings with partners or leading client meetings where appropriate.
• Assisting with developing fee proposals and/or tender documents.
• Management of your own case load.
• Supervision of paralegals in the team.
• Interacting with the firm's clients, providing a high level of service at all times.
• Ensuring full compliance with DAC Beachcroft policies, procedures and protocols.
• Developing a high level of financial and case/file management.
• Contributing to practice development and business development activities, including knowledge sharing, training, client updates, legal research, and involvement in pitches and tendering exercises.
• Building awareness of the firm's other services and developing internal and external networks.
• Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in construction contracts is advantageous, but candidates with experience in commercial contracts/projects who are interested in infrastructure and projects will be considered.
• A strong academic track record is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver work to a high standard.
• Confidence in building strong client relationships and with third-party contacts at all levels.
• Ambition to learn and develop in the role.
• Flexible, organised, and self-motivated team player able to work within the team to achieve goals.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

About DAC Beachcroft

We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate with a full-service offering. We represent a wide range of clients including government departments and NHS bodies and act for many of the top insurers and housebuilders. We are a fast-growing international business with offices worldwide, including 11 UK offices and additional offices across the globe. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are happy to discuss flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. If you would like to explore this further, please talk to us during the hiring process.