At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate construction documents while collaborating with technical teams.
- Company: Join a leading firm focused on innovative building remediation projects.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a hands-on approach and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction law on exciting long-term projects.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of construction law experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project. This role would suit a senior construction lawyer who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders. You’ll need to be hands-on, motivated, self-sufficient and able to take ownership of workstreams. The team needs someone who can get into the detail, manage a high volume of work and work well in a project-led environment.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate construction and remediation-related documentation
- Advise on JCT, NEC contracts, consultant appointments and contractor documentation
- Work closely with legal, technical and project teams to review, execute and manage documentation to maintain deadlines
- Help manage legal interactions across owners, residents, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
- Identify and implement process improvements to support faster delivery
Required experience:
- Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
- A minimum of 8+ years’ PQE
- Strong construction law experience gained either in Private Practice or In-house
- Experience with JCT, NEC contracts and consultant appointments
- Background in development, real estate, construction or infrastructure projects
- Confident working independently and at pace
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Practical, hands-on approach
Office working:
Hybrid working, with four days per week onsite in North London.
Start date: ASAP, with early July preferred. Candidates on up to two months’ notice will also be considered.
Pay range and compensation package: Competitive day rate or FTC equivalent. They will consider candidates on both a day-rate consultancy or fixed-term contract basis. The expected duration is 12 to 24 months.
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Senior Construction Lawyer in London employer: Taylor Root Dusseldorf
At Taylor Root, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to lead impactful compliance initiatives, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages professional advancement in a vibrant legal environment.
