Senior Construction Lawyer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Legal Full time

About the Role

Hays Legal is seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Lawyer to join their Projects, Development & Construction Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years PQE and extensive experience in non-contentious construction law, including standard form construction contracts and bespoke arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a range of matters, including procurement, construction, development, and large-scale projects.
  • Advise on risks in live schemes, including payment advice, delays, and fire stopping issues.
  • Work with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality results and meet client expectations.

Requirements

  • 5+ years PQE in non-contentious construction law.
  • Extensive experience in standard form construction contracts and bespoke arrangements.
  • Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC, and FIDIC forms, as well as market commercial expectations and compromise positions.
  • Ability to work on complex agreements, large-scale due diligence exercises, and typical development arrangements.

About Hays Legal

Hays Legal is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation in the construction sector. Their team has extensive experience in advising clients on construction law, including procurement, construction, development, and large-scale projects.



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