At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on construction projects and support land acquisitions.
- Company: Join Dandara, a leading UK property developer with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive in-house legal team.
- Why this job: Gain real responsibility and work on high-profile residential developments.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with around 2 years' PQE in construction law.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Join one of the UK's leading property developers. Are you a Construction Solicitor looking to move in-house or continue developing your career within a commercial, fast-paced environment? At Dandara, we're looking for a talented solicitor with around two years' post-qualification experience to join our growing Legal team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of residential and build to rent developments across the UK.
Working alongside an experienced Head of Legal and an established in-house legal team, you'll become a trusted legal adviser to the business, supporting projects from land acquisition through to construction and completion. If you're looking for genuine responsibility, excellent mentoring and exposure to high-quality development work without the pressures of private practice billing targets, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of construction and development matters, supporting colleagues across Construction, Commercial, Technical, Land, Sales and Operations.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction documentation including:
- Building contracts
- Consultant appointments
- Collateral warranties
- Parent company guarantees
- Performance bonds
- Novation agreements
- Deeds of variation and assignment
- Letters of reliance
- Related construction and development documentation
- Advising project teams on legal and commercial risks associated with live developments.
- Supporting land acquisitions and disposals by reviewing construction documentation and responding to legal enquiries.
- Working closely with external solicitors on specialist construction matters.
- Assisting with affordable housing, infrastructure and wider development arrangements where construction issues arise.
- Helping to improve legal templates, processes and guidance across the business.
- Providing practical legal advice that enables projects to progress efficiently while managing risk.
- Keeping up to date with changes in construction law and building safety legislation.
What we're looking for:
- Someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and becoming part of the commercial decision-making process.
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
- Around 2 years' PQE (applications from those with slightly more or less experience are welcomed).
- Experience in construction law gained within private practice or an in-house legal team.
- Experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to explain complex legal issues in a practical way.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience acting for developers, housebuilders or contractors.
- Knowledge of JCT contracts and associated construction documentation.
- Experience supporting residential development projects.
- Exposure to construction due diligence on acquisitions and disposals.
- Previous in-house experience or a genuine desire to move in-house.
- An understanding of building safety legislation and development delivery.
Why Dandara?
Dandara is one of the UK's most respected independent property developers, delivering high-quality homes, Build to Rent communities and regeneration projects across the UK. Joining our Legal team means you'll:
- Work on high-profile, complex residential developments.
- Enjoy genuine variety across construction, development and commercial legal work.
- Be supported by experienced in-house lawyers committed to your development.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Develop a long-term in-house legal career with excellent progression opportunities.
- Enjoy a collaborative culture where legal is seen as a valued commercial partner.
What we offer:
In return, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary per annum depending on experience
- Discretionary bonus
- 33 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Health Hero digital GP and Health Assured Wisdom App
- Competitive parental leave
- 3x salary life assurance (option to increase to 4x)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employer-matched pension up to 5%
- Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking, and reduced gym memberships
Ready to build your career with Dandara? If you're looking for an opportunity to work on exciting residential developments while developing your career within a highly regarded in-house legal team, we'd love to hear from you.
Construction Solicitor in Northampton employer: Dandara
Dandara is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the residential development sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor junior team members while enjoying competitive benefits such as a car allowance and private medical insurance. Join us in the UK, where your contributions will directly influence project success and your career progression.
