Construction Solicitor

This is a stand out opportunity for a junior Construction Solicitor to join a Top 200 firm, being part of a tier 1 real estate team in their picturesque office in Dartford. This role will allow you to work alongside the Partners on non-contentious matters, working HNW individuals on large property portfolios.

This is an ideal role for either a junior construction solicitor looking to develop their career further, or an commercial property solicitor looking to move into Construction. This role will give you the platform to flourish, within a reputable personable department.

The Firm

This top 200 firm is Top ranked in Chambers, Tier 1 & 2 in many areas of the Legal 500 to which they have become the leading law firm in Kent. They have numerous lawyers ranked in both the Legal 500 and chambers as leaders in their field across their 25 specialist areas. This firm have a rich heritage going back over to the 16th century providing expertise in almost every area of law from the partners passing culture and traditions from one generation to another.

With future growth on the horizon, this firm are sure to break into the Top 100! With a develop client base, believing in this firm brand of professionalism and client care. Further to this, the high retention of staff has allowed the firm to grow substantially, and this is truly beckon by the brilliant work culture available.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join this Top 100 firm in their Dartford, Kent office.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established Real Estate department with. The Construction arm of this department is in tier 1 of the legal 500 with 7 dedicated construction lawyers (mix of contentious and non-contentious). The department itself specialises in Construction, commercial agreements, development agreements, residential matters and dispute resolution.

This caseload will consist of non-contentious matters advising on methods of procurement, standard form building contracts (JCT standard forms) collateral warranties as other matters. The client base is an interesting mix of large property portfolio holders, institutional investors, shopping centres and local authorities.

Contentious candidates are also of interest!

Requirements…

• You will be a NQ - 2-year PQE with experience or an interest in Construction
• Experience of business development will be to advantage
• Excellent communication skills and an eye for detail are essential
• You should work within a team
• You will deal with an excellent quality of work
• Salary is above market rate depending on your level of experience, plus an exceptional bonus structure and benefits package

This is an exciting opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join this top 100 firm based in the heart of Dartford, Kent office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation!