Construction Solicitor

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a market leading practice that has grown significantly in recent years? You will work alongside industry leading Partners in a highly ranked Legal 500 team.

The Firm

Ranked in the Top 100, this firm has a culture which stands them apart from the rest. They do things differently and staff do not feel like a small cog in a big machine, they have a culture of investing heavily in staff, so people feel recognised for the work, talent, and contribution that they make.

They are a modern practice with a non-hierarchical management style. They are dynamic, creative, entrepreneurial, and progressive and have won numerous awards for their diversity and working culture. Over recent years the practice has significantly grown due to increased workload and the hire of many new heavy hitting lawyers.

The Role

• Liaising throughout with the client, his professional team or any relevant third parties;
• Advising on procurement routes and choice of contract;
• Drafting and negotiating contract amendments, bonds, PCGs and collateral warranties;
• Drafting and negotiating professional appointments, novation agreements and collateral warranties;
• Advising in relation to construction obligations in funding/development/purchase agreements and agreements for lease. Ensuring the client's position under such agreements is backed-off under the construction documentation;
• Producing contract summaries;
• Arranging for production and execution of contract documentation;
• Undertaking due diligence exercises for funders, purchasers and tenants and reporting on the adequacy of contract documentation and negotiating the same if required;

The Requirements

• A desire to advise on a range of different construction developments
• A strong track record of acting for commercial property developers and funding institutions with a proven ability to negotiate with major contractors and consultants
• A proven ability to give pragmatic, commercial advice
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Team player who is willing to get involved in new areas of work
• Comfortable dealing with clients, under appropriate levels of supervision
• Sound drafting, negotiation and problem solving skills
• Calm under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If this role is of interest then please contact James for a confidential conversation