Construction Solicitor

Location
London
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Posted
24 Apr 2019
Closes
22 May 2019
Ref
422079/2/JC-/17
Contact
Jude Cornelli
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Construction
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Due to expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a non-contentious Construction Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London. Offered full-time on a permanent basis, this is a great opportunity to join a firm with an expanding Construction team offering good career prospects and a genuine work-life balance.

Responsibilities of your new role

As the firm’s new Construction Solicitor your core duties will include:

  • Independently running a caseload of non-contentious construction files
  • Assisting with some contentious construction disputes matters when required
  • Drafting and negotiating industry standard forms and contracts such as JCT
  • Involvement with business development and marketing

Candidate requirements

The ideal Construction Solicitor will demonstrate:

  • 2+ years of non-contentious construction experience, some contentious knowledge is advantageous
  • A strong academic background including a 2:1 degree or higher and high LPC grade
  • The ability to work autonomously and consistently produce work of an exceptional standard
  • Familiarity with industry standard forms such as JCT
  • Self-motivation to generate new clients

Benefits

In return, the Construction Solicitor will benefit from:

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Work-life balance
  • Clear career progression
  • A stable, highly-regarded team

Apply now

If you are an ambitious Construction Solicitor looking for an opportunity to join an expanding, well-regarded team in London, please apply now.