Join a market-leading international practice and advise on the development and delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll handle sophisticated front-end work for prominent clients, gain meaningful responsibility and collaborate with specialists across an international network.
A leading international law firm is seeking a talented non-contentious Construction Lawyer to join its highly regarded team in London.
You will:
- Advise on the procurement and delivery of major construction and engineering projects
- Draft and negotiate construction contracts, consultant appointments, warranties and related project documentation
- Advise on standard-form and bespoke contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC
- Support clients with procurement strategy, contractual structures and risk allocation
- Work across sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate and transport
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas and international offices
- Build strong relationships with developers, investors, contractors, funders and other project stakeholders
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3-7 years’ PQE, or equivalent experience
- Strong front-end construction experience gained within a recognised practice
- Experience drafting and negotiating construction and engineering documentation
- Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills
- A practical and commercially focused approach
- The ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively
- E&W qualificaiton is preferred, but candidate qualified in common law jurisdictions will also be considered
Why?
- High-quality domestic and international projects
- Sophisticated, varied front-end construction work
- Direct exposure to prominent clients
- Lean, visible team
- Genuine responsibility and clear opportunities for progression
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Top of the market renumeration
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Construction & Projects Associate employer: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Join a leading specialist intellectual property firm that places IP at the core of its operations, offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in your legal career. With a focus on high-quality transactional work and direct mentorship from an experienced Partner, you will enjoy early responsibility, a transparent career progression framework, and the flexibility of hybrid working. This is an ideal environment for those looking to deepen their expertise in commercial and IP transactions while collaborating with a diverse range of clients from start-ups to major corporates.
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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
