Construction and Procurement Legal Expert

2 days ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment Full time

A highly experienced construction lawyer with a focus on qualified lawyer recruitment in the South West and South Coast is required. With expertise in handling varied caseloads of good quality matters, you will be accustomed to managing complex cases with increasing independence over time.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience as a construction lawyer in a UK law firm and will be motivated and enthusiastic, having benefited from good quality training and post-qualifying experience in contentious and non-contentious construction matters. They will have developed good technical knowledge and practical application skills in contracts relating to construction projects, including JCT, NEC, IChemE, IET, and ACA.

Key responsibilities include generating new business opportunities, promoting your profile, and building up referrer networks across the region. You will work closely with the partner to contribute towards broader business development activities and assist in meeting client demand.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an estimated salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition, we provide a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Profit-related firm bonus (discretionary)
  • Individual bonus - based on revenue (discretionary)
  • Pension (4% employer contributions)
  • Staff Benefits Scheme
  • Life Assurance

We are looking for a senior construction lawyer to join our team, working from our offices close to Dorchester, and offering hybrid working options.



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