About the Firm
Complex construction projects require lawyers who can understand not only the documentation, but the commercial and sector context behind it. This role sits within an established national Projects & Construction practice advising organisations involved in infrastructure, development and the wider built environment.
Based in Birmingham, the team works with developers, institutional investors, contractors, supply chain participants, public sector bodies, universities and infrastructure and utilities providers. Its work spans real estate development, energy, rail, utilities, manufacturing and public sector projects, with lawyers regularly working alongside colleagues across complementary disciplines and offices.
The Opportunity
- Advise on the construction aspects of infrastructure projects, real estate developments and projects across sectors including energy, rail and utilities.
- Draft and negotiate construction documentation and associated project agreements.
- Work on development projects spanning commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes, universities and institutional portfolios.
- Gain experience on large-scale national programmes, including framework agreements, cladding remediation programmes and strategic project delivery models.
- Advise a varied mix of developers, contractors, investors, public bodies and other organisations involved in the delivery of projects.
- Work closely with colleagues across Projects, Real Estate and Regulatory teams to provide coordinated advice.
- Build relationships with clients and become involved in business development activity.
- Take on increasingly substantive responsibility while developing your transactional construction expertise within a national practice.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified lawyer with 2-4 years’ PQE and relevant transactional construction experience.
- Experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation and project agreements.
- Exposure to infrastructure, development or other construction-related projects.
- A commercially focused approach to advising clients on complex transactional matters.
- Confident working with a range of stakeholders including developers, contractors, investors and public sector organisations.
- Able to work effectively with lawyers across different disciplines and locations.
- Interested in building client relationships and contributing to business development.
- Keen to deepen their sector knowledge across areas such as real estate development, energy, infrastructure, rail and utilities.
What’s on Offer
- A competitive reward package appropriate to the level and experience required for the position.
- Access to substantial transactional construction matters across a varied range of sectors.
- Exposure to infrastructure, development, energy, rail, utilities and public sector projects.
- The chance to work with experienced construction specialists as part of a nationally connected practice.
- A broad client mix spanning the public and private sectors.
- Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- An inclusive working environment with an emphasis on learning, technical development and long-term career growth.
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TRANSACTIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS LAWYER | 2-4 PQE | BIRMINGHAM employer: QC Legal
QC Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and engage in meaningful projects that shape the construction landscape. The flexible hybrid working model ensures a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking both personal and career growth.
