Construction Lawyer

Location
England, London
Salary
£78000 - £100000 per annum
Posted
29 Mar 2017
Closes
27 Apr 2017
Ref
13478248/001
Job Title
Lawyer
Category
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Construction Lawyer

A leading firm requires applications to its 2-4PQE transactional (non contentious) construction and engineering role to work in London in what is a growth role.

Client Details

The firm is recognised both nationally and internationally as a leading construction & engineering practice, which works across multiple jurisdictions and sectors and provides advice at every stage of the project life cycle.

They are ranked in the legal directories for their construction and engineering work and renowned for their quality of work and level of expertise.

The team is close knit and collegiate.

Description

Construction Lawyer

The firm has a reputation in acting for a range of clients, including employers, funders, project companies, contractors, consultants and insurers. Their transactional Construction team advises across many industry sectors, but predomianntly real estate development and infrastructure.

The role provides an opportunity to work on some of the best construction and engineering contract in the UK, with a firm emphasis on developing and furthering career prospects and technical skills.

You are likely to be involved in:

Preparation and negotiation of construction documentation, including consultants' appointments, building contracts (based on standard forms), letters of intent, collateral warranties, third party rights notices, parent company guarantees and performance bonds.

Assisting in relation to the construction aspects of real estate transactions (commercial and high value residential), property finance and corporate transactions, including due diligence and the preparation of due diligence reports, raising and replying to enquiries.

Assisting with the management of key client accounts.

Managing and building client relationships, and acting as a point of contact.

Acting as a point of contact on projects.

Profile

Construction Lawyer

The successful candidate will have excellent academics

Trained at a leading City or national firm

Solid grounding in transactional construction law is essential

Range of bespoke contract experience ideal

PQE range of 2+

If you have the necessary non contentious experience you are urged to apply.

Job Offer

£70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience + benefits + bonus