Construction and Procurement Lawyer

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom BTA Full time
Construction Team Principal Associate Solicitor

Forming part of our Real Estate Department, the Construction team is a nationally recognised practice providing a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of Construction law.

We advise on construction risk management from procurement to completion, covering projects and dispute management across a broad range of sectors. The team acts for private and public sector clients, including developers, healthcare providers, education institutions, transport authorities, main contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.

We work across a wide range of sectors, with clients involved in commercial development, PRS, student accommodation, local government, transport, education, health, utilities, energy, and investment.

From a non-contentious perspective, the Construction team drafts and negotiates on all the major standard forms of contract, including JCT and NEC4. From a contentious perspective, the construction team advises and acts on all forms of construction dispute resolution, including adjudication, arbitration, proceedings in the TCC, mediation, and expert determination.

We are currently recruiting for a 5YR+ PQE Principal Associate Solicitor to join our Construction team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of construction work
  • Assist other members of the team with their caseloads of Construction work (non-contentious)
  • Work with the members of the existing Construction team to develop client relationships and business opportunities
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets KPIs
  • Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
Requirements
  • Strong academics and technical knowledge
  • Excellent IT and typing skills
  • Flexible approach
Benefits
  • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
  • Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment
  • Pension plan
  • Life Insurance 4 x salary
  • Interest-free travel loan scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted dental scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Offers & discounts
  • Great reward and recognition scheme

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