Legal Counsel

Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
15%
Posted
08 Sep 2016
Closes
06 Oct 2016
Ref
13754451/001
Contact
David Taylor
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Construction
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

The successful candidate will assist and support the UK Legal Counsel in any and matters relating to the UK property portfolio, with a particular emphasis on non-contentious construction matters, although knowledge of contentious matters will also be well received.

Client Details

The hiring company is an international property development company with interests throughout the UK and Europe.

Description

Duties will include:

- the negotiation and drafting of a range of non-contentious construction documentation, including but not limited to:

- Building / development contracts;

- Consultants appointments;

- Procurement;

- Tendering process work;

- Insurance advice; and

- Management and liaison with external lawyers.

This is growth role. The candidate will be trained in other areas of law also.

Profile

The successful candidate is likely to:

- be a UK qualified solicitor with between one and four years*, post qualification, non-contentious construction experience.

- have practised in a top tier construction law firm, or well know development / construction company.

* NB: Post Qualification Experience is for guidance only and all applications will be considered on their merits

Job Offer

Excellent base salary + performance and project bonuses