Construction Associate

Location
Birmingham
Salary
£50000 - £70000 per annum
Posted
08 Oct 2020
Closes
05 Nov 2020
Ref
215281799
Contact
Penny Trotman
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Construction
PQE Level
10+, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Construction Solicitor – Senior Associate /5+ PQE/ Birmingham / Starting Salary of £60,000 DOE /Comprehensive Benefits Package /National Law Firm 

JOB TITLE: Construction Associate
PQE REQUIRED: 5+ Pqe
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: Starting Salary of £60,000 DOE

THE ROLE:
The successful Senior Construction Solicitor will become an integral part of a dynamic and flourishing Construction & Infrastructure team, managing a varied and complex caseload across a range of sectors. You will be responsible for handling the full lifecycle of non-contentious construction matters, ranging from pre contract risk reviews to the provision of post contract support to PFI's and PPP's. You will gain excellent exposure to a diverse client base, ranging from contractors and developers to public sector bodies; conducting complex and exciting work across engineering, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will be assured in your management skills, confidently supervising cross-departmental work across various legal disciplines. You will display expertise drafting and negotiating NEC, JCT and IChemE contracts, and possess extensive experience with relevant security requirements, funders and professional appointments.
THE CANDIDATE:
As an established, ambitious and intellectually flexible Construction Solicitor, you will be motivated to provide an exceptional client service within a highly regarded Construction & Infrastructure team. You will be highly proficient handling a broad range of construction matters, with a track record of excelling in challenging and dynamic environments. Displaying a demonstrable passion for construction matters and global legal trends, you will be passionate about providing an excellent client service through the strengthening of new and existing client relationships. You will act as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise to member of the team. Actively participating in business development, you will assume a proactive role managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work.
THE FIRM:
As a market leading legal 500 firm, our client is renowned for providing technically sound, pragmatic and commercially minded solutions to complex and time sensitive matters. Our client is a highly regarded, multifaceted and dynamic firm with a wealth of experience advising across a comprehensive ranges of legal services. Currently experiencing a period of exponential growth, this firm are looking to recruit truly self-motivated, dedicated and experienced individuals to excel within their firm. Fully committed to aiding your professional development, our client provides an enviable training programme and excellent pathways for senior career progression
PACKAGE:
Excellent salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, life assurance, holiday purchase scheme, free employee legal services, 25 days holiday plus performance related bonus scheme.