Senior/Principal Associate

5 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Mills & Reeve Full time
The role will be based in our Oxford office, which opened a couple of years ago and is growing fast.  You will be integral to our strategy for the Thames Valley region and will be involved in cross-regional and national projects, with a focus on the `Golden Triangle¿ of London, Oxford, and Cambridge. You will have the opportunity to work with all of the major industry forms combined with an innovative use of AI technology to help with bespoke drafting.  Current focusses include MMC and ESG, with emphasis on how the construction and engineering industry can help achieve the nation¿s net zero targets. You will enjoy working as part of a great team with excellent support from our executive assistants and regular training and updates from our construction team in-house senior legal advisor, Alison Garrett.  You will also play a role in our business development activities ¿ including helping with our construction blogs (Blog | Construction | Mills & Reeve (mills-reeve.com), training seminars (in person and on-line) and thought leadership reports (Building towards net zero | Mills & Reeve (mills-reeve.com). As a team (and a firm), we pride ourselves on outstanding client service and the delivery of commercial and cost-effective advice.  You will play a key role in this, including scoping and agreeing the cost of any matter and ensuring it is delivered on time and on budget. With supervision as appropriate, you will be given the opportunity to help with all of the work of the team, including:
  • Drafting amendments to the standard forms including the JCT and NEC suites
  • Advising on construction obligations in property documents
  • Bespoke drafting of consultant appointments, collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, bonds and other documents
  • Negotiating with all of the other parties in a particular project
  • Reviewing or drafting sub-contracts and collateral warranties from sub-contractors and sub-consultants
  • Bespoke drafting of other forms, including purchase orders and vesting agreements
  • Assisting with corporate, real estate and funding due diligence
  • Drafting advice reports to clients
  • Leading on post-completion matters
  • Legal research
  • Assisting our clients¿ in-house legal teams
Experience required You will be 5+ years PQE and have an experienced background in construction work gained post qualification. Skills and attributes
  • Excellent written English
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to build relationships with clients and potential clients
  • Good research skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills, including ability to work with others
  • Strong IT skills and literacy, including good knowledge of MS Office
  • Ability to work under pressure with good time and paper management skills
  • Enthusiastic and hard-working
  • Pro-active
  • Flexible in approach
  • Experience of providing quality client care
Pre-employment screening Please note that, in the event that we make an offer for a role, we will conduct pre-employment screening that includes, but is not limited to, a basic DBS check, right to work check, any disciplinary history recorded with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role.  A full policy of the screening the firm undertakes is available on request. Disclosure and barring service check and security clearance This post is also subject to a satisfactory response from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (to check for any previous criminal convictions and cautions) and, given the nature of the work-type, you may also be required to undergo national security vetting to SC level ¿ the latter can be undertaken following commencement of employment. And finally Mills & Reeve is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment in which all our people can thrive. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our firm stronger, and we have a collaborative culture that celebrates different perspectives and values respect for one another, working together, and openness and integrity. Our approach to flexible working means that we work in a way that achieves the right balance for our people, our clients and for our business.
  • Commercial Senior

    6 months ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    Major national law firm is looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their growing commercial IT/IP practice. In this key role, which would suit someone at Senior or Principal Associate or Legal Director level or equivalent, you will focus primarily on complex commercial contracts, covering IT/Technology and Outsourcing agreements, software...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire The Company: My client is a dynamic and growing planning consultancy based in Wantage, Oxfordshire. The team consists of 8 professionals, including 6 experienced planners and 2 partners, specialising in delivering high-quality planning services across residential,...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Principal People Recruitment Full time

    Principal People RecruitmentA Senior Housing Inspector is required to work on a 6 month+ contract with a leading Social Housing Organisation based in the UK. The role will involve undertaking stock condition surveys aligned with HHSRS (Housing Health Safety Rating System) across their extensive property portfolio, which spans across the M4 corridor and parts...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Total Resourcing Ltd Full time

    Total Resourcing Ltd is a leading provider of specialist resources to the nuclear industry. We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Safety Case Consultant to join our team.As a Principal Safety Case Expert, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality safety cases and associated assessments to clients. This will involve working closely...

  • Associate Architect

    3 months ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy seeks Associate What's on offerChallenging leadership position - push your team leadership, project management and relationship building skills to the max. This is a hugely responsible role reporting into the Head of Architect - you'll be exposed to high expectations.Variety - large variety of work across commercial and...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Automatic Tuning of Quantum Dot Devises to join Natalia Ares’s research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by US Army: Department of Defense Awarding Office, and is fixed-term 2 year contract Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will help...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Automatic Tuning of Quantum Dot Devises to join Natalia Ares’s research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by US Army: Department of Defense Awarding Office, and is fixed-term 2 year contract Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will help...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Lady Margaret Hall Full time

    Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) is a College within the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1879 with a dual passion for learning and for equality, making it possible for the first time for women to study at Oxford. Today, the College continues to draw inspiration from its foundation vision and was the first Oxford College to offer a Foundation Year for...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Errington Legal Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal AssociateJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Associate to join our commercial team at Errington Legal. As a Senior Legal Associate, you will be responsible for advising on a variety of contractual arrangements linked to student accommodation.Key Responsibilities:Advising universities and private sector consortia...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom 3Keel Full time

    **Who we’re looking for** **Role**: Principal Consultant or Senior Consultant (dependent on experience) **Location**: Oxford, London, Bristol or hybrid **Business unit**:Commodity Supply Chains **Contract**: Permanent/Fixed term contract (full or part-time) **Salary range**: £40,000-65,000 pa (pro rata) **About you** We are excited to be recruiting...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxa Autonomy Full time

    Your Role:Our Senior Principal Product Manager will report directly to our Chief Product Engineering Officer and will be a key member of Oxa’s product engineering leadership team. You will provide leadership guidance and direction from a product management perspective to product managers and teams across our Engineering function. Our Senior Principal...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Gareth Lee Full time

    Location: UK - London / Oxford Office or Hybrid - Flexible working hours (37.5 per week) - Salary: Up to £70k plus comprehensive benefits package - Client-facing role with line management responsibility for medical writers working on value communication, health economics and HTA projects for international pharma, biotech and MedTech clients - A...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Research Associate to join our team at the University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out laboratory experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or Postdoctoral Research Associates.The project involves...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Principal Building Physics Engineer - Oxford - To £70K + Package + Profit Share This Sustainability and MEP consultancy are leaders in Passivhaus and NZC projects and have a secured pipeline of projects for the next 6 months. Due to continued demand for their expertise in Low and Net Zero Carbon Design, they are looking for a Principal Building...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Accounts and Finance Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate to join our team at Hays Accounts and Finance. As an Audit Senior Associate, you will be responsible for building long-lasting client relationships, working on a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments, and ensuring that audit assignments are completed to a high standard, on...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Senior Building Surveyor Consultancy Oxford, Reading or Maidenhead £55,000 - £75,000 per annum   A Real Estate firm in Oxford is looking to add a Senior/Associate Building Surveyor to their team.   The commercial specialists are looking for a confident professional to join the building consultancy division. The successful...

  • Senior Associate

    1 month ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Mills & Reeve Full time

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our Construction and Engineering team at Mills & Reeve as a Senior/Principal Associate. You will be based in our Oxford office, which is growing rapidly and is an integral part of our strategy for the Thames Valley region.You will be involved in cross-regional and national projects, with a focus on the...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Life Sciences Senior AssociateAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Life Sciences Senior Associate to join our team at Chadwick Nott. As a market leader in the area of life sciences, our clients include top universities, global pharmaceutical companies, and international businesses in this fast-moving and competitive sector.Key...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    Property Litigation Associate or Senior Associate OpportunityThis forward-thinking firm with a growing UK presence seeks an ambitious Property Litigation Associate or Senior Associate to join their team in Oxford.As part of this dedicated, partner-led team, you'll benefit from excellent supervision and development as well as the opportunity to broaden your...

  • Principal Ecologist

    5 months ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom Ecosulis Full time

    **Principal Ecologist **About us** Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical...