Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project.
About the Role:
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.
