Construction Senior Lawyer
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £55000 - £75000 per annum
- Closing date
- 9 May 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Partner
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction
- PQE
- 4-6 Years, 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details
Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor required to join this top ranked practice based in Leeds Central.
The firm
This Top 100 firm has experienced significant growth in the last 24 months with the hire of several Partners into their flourishing London office. They have several offices nationally and a growing international presence. They have a different culture compared to that of most City practices; they have a much more relaxed, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Staff value more in the way of work-life balance and flexibility.
They invest heavily in their workforce and are very progressive, their learning and development programme is widely respected in the legal sector and has been recognised by several industry awards. They are a cohesive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial organisation.
The firm has a San Francisco office; this office reinforces both its position as a leading US/UK inward investment specialist, and its cross-border M&A and international private wealth practices.
The role
The firm is seeking to hire a Construction Solicitor (Non-Contentious) with at least 5 years PQE.
The specialist Construction team provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. Clients include private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.
You will work as part of a highly ranked department; you will deal with a wide range of work, making for a more interesting role. The work will vary from project-specific EPC and EPCM contracts to multi-party and collaborative working arrangements and encompass NEC and traditional JCT contracts.
Requirements:
- You will be a Construction Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE (there is no upper limit in terms of experience).
- The caseload will include but not be limited to; procurement and contracting strategies, funding and financing agreements, contract tendering, frameworks and security documentation including advance payment bonds.
- It is important to highlight that the firm may look at someone looking to build on their real estate experience or transfer from contentious construction.
- An excellent eye for detail is essential
- Strong interpersonal skills are required
- Salary is above market rate depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package
This is a stand-out opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join this Top 100 law firm, based in the Leeds office
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me call for a confidential conversation.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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