Construction Lawyer Expert

20 hours ago


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

About Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment

We are a leading recruitment agency based in the South West, providing expert recruitment solutions to businesses across the region.

Our client is a boutique law firm with an established reputation as a specialist in construction law. Led by its founding partner, the firm is hugely proud of its ability to work with and understand the commercial context of the construction related businesses it supports.

The team develops effective and lasting relationships with a variety of clients including developers and contractors, professional consultants, specialist sub-contractor and individuals - many of whom are dealing with stressful situations arising from disputes concerning payment, project delays or defective work.

With a strong focus on growth, the firm is seeking to recruit an experienced Construction Lawyer to play a key role in the development of the team.

The firm has fostered a culture of encouragement and support, providing genuine career development prospects for its people. As the team grows, there is considerable scope for progression to senior level and a potential future leadership role in time for someone with the right blend of technical and client care skills, personal motivation and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Partner, you will be responsible for your own caseload of good quality contentious and non-contentious matters of varying size and complexity from the outset.
  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on a range of standard and bespoke forms of construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC, IChemE, IET, ACA).
  • Providing exceptional client service, understanding each client's individual commercial context, ambitions and requirements.
  • Engaging in business development activities, promoting your own profile with referrer contacts in the region along with that of the firm.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a Construction Lawyer in a UK law firm.
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience of practical application of construction contracts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • A keen interest in working with a range of clients, providing appropriate, insightful and commercially relevant advice to meet with their specific needs and interests.
  • Resilient and collegiate lawyer who enjoys delivering exceptional client service.

What We Offer:

  • Estimated salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum.
  • A competitive salary package, including profit-related bonuses.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • A generous benefits package, including pension, life assurance and hybrid working arrangements.


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